Greater Thinking Flexibility and Higher Performance on IQ Tests Were

question 141

Multiple Choice

Greater thinking flexibility and higher performance on IQ tests were specifically mentioned as benefits of:

• A) convergent thinking.
• B) being bilingual.
• C) mental representations.
• D) effectively using prototypes and heuristics.

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Definitions:

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense, with the aim of correcting behavior or serving as a deterrent to others.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A reinforcement procedure in which a response is followed by the presentation of, or increase in intensity of, a reinforcing stimulus; as a result, the response becomes stronger or more likely to occur.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding, such as food, water, or relief from pain.