Why Is It Important for Us to Understand Both Sensation

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Essay

Why is it important for us to understand both sensation and perception? How does this relate to bottom-up and top-down processing?

Comprehend the concept and calculation of intelligence quotient (IQ) and its implications.

Identify key figures in the field of intelligence research and their contributions.

Understand the use and interpretation of factor analysis in understanding intelligence.

Explain the significance and application of test standardization and norms in intelligence testing.

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Definitions:

Exemplars

Instances or examples that are typical of a category or group, used in cognitive psychology to understand how people categorize information.

Language Development

The process by which children come to understand and communicate language during early childhood.

Anchoring Heuristic

A cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered (the "anchor") when making decisions.

Adjustment Heuristic

A mental shortcut that involves basing decisions on an initial estimate and making adjustments to that figure to reach a final decision or judgment.