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| thinking | The process of changing and reorganizing information stored in memory to create new information is known as _________ |
| image | A(n) _________ is a mental representation of an event or object. |
| symbol | A(n) _________ is an abstract unit of thought that represents an object or a quality. |
| rule | The relationship between concepts may be stated as a _____________. |
| prototype | An example of a concept that has most of the features of that concept is known as a(n)_________ . |
| concept | A label used for a class of objects that share common attributes is a(n) ___________. |
| metacognition | Being aware of one's own mental processes is known as __________. |
| insight | A(n) _________ is a sudden realization of the solution to a problem. |
| algorithm | A(n) _________ is a step-by-step process for solving a problem. |
| flexibility | A test of mental ________ involves thinking of as many uses for a product as possible. |
| heuristic | A rule-of-thumb problem-solving strategy is a(n) _________ . |
| mental set | People develop a(n) __________ , which is using the same strategy or pattern to solve problems. |
| creativity | The ability to use information and abilities in unique ways is __________. |
| recombination | Mentally rearranging elements of a problem to find a solution is the process of _____________. |
| language | The combination of ideas through symbols and sounds that are arranged according to rules |
| morpheme | The smallest unit of meaning in a given language |
| syntax | Language rules that govern how words can be combined to form meaningful phrases and sentences |
| semantics | The study of meaning in language |
| phonene | an individual sound that is the basic structural element of language |