Thinking and Reasoning-Types of Thinking and Reasoning [NTA-NET (UGC-NET) Psychology (04)]: Questions 6 - 11 of 26
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Question 6
Question MCQ▾
The inability to realize that a problem can be solved by using a familiar object in an unusual way is likely due to a mental set known as:
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | creative thinking | |
b. | functional fixedness | |
c. | divergent thinking | |
d. | convergent thinking |
Question 7
Question MCQ▾
Thinking that produces many ideas, or alternatives, a major element in original or creative thought, is called ________.
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | Divergent thought | |
b. | Creative thinking | |
c. | Convergent thought | |
d. | All of the above |
Question 8
Question MCQ▾
Faulty conclusions are based on an intuitive error called ________.
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | Intuition | |
b. | Representativeness | |
c. | Framing | |
d. | Base rate |
Question 9
Question MCQ▾
Thinking directed towards discovery of a single established correct answer is known as ________.
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | Divergent thought | |
b. | Original thought | |
c. | Convergent thought | |
d. | All of the above |
Question 10
Question MCQ▾
Going from specific facts or observations to general principles is known as ________.
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | Logical thinking | |
b. | Deductive thinking | |
c. | Illogical thinking | |
d. | Inductive thinking |
Question 11
Appeared in Year: 2013
Question MCQ▾
I imagine becoming a renowned painter someday. I am engaging in (December)
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | Prospective thinking | |
b. | Divergent thinking | |
c. | Autistic thinking | |
d. | Creative thinking |