Psychology

1. An example of a prototype:

Category: odd numbers.

Prototype: 3

Note: It could be another odd number as 1 or 7, but we never think of a large odd number like 123.

2. A time when you used an algorithm: One time I used algorithm was when I changed the tired of my car.

-Lifted the car with the scissor jack.

-Loosed and removed the bolts from the rim.

-Removed the tire.

-Placed the spare tire.

-Inserted and tightened the bolts.

-Took the scissor jack down.

3. A time when you used heuristics: a time when I used heuristics was when my laptop broke and I needed one to complete my homework so I decide to get me a new one. I went to the store and chose the expensive one based on prejudice. If it is expensive must be the better one. I did not think if I could actually afford it.

4. An insight you had: on the activity we did in class about problem solving. When it suddenly clicked on my mind how it was possible for the Buddhist monk to be at the same spot along the path on both trips at the same time of the day.

5. A time when you experienced Confirmation Bias: I had to do an argumentative research paper about if marijuana should be legalized and since I was against it, I primary searched for information that confirmed my beliefs and thoughts.

6. The impact of a Mental Set: When the last time my broke down, I expected that the same thing was wrong with it as when it broke down previously.

7. A time when you were influenced by an Availability Heuristic: One time I watched in Discovery Channel that a snake got into a house by the water pipes that led to the toilet in the bathroom, so every now and then when I go to the bathroom I remember this so I try to be the less time possible there because the thought of seeing a snake coming out of the toilet freaks me out.

8. A time when you demonstrated Overconfidence: I did not study for my bio lab quiz because I thought I knew everything. I could have gotten a higher score if I only had study.

9. An example of Belief Perseverance: Still thinking I am a good baker after I burned all the cupcakes.

10. A time when you were influenced by Framing: on my math test I got 90.3% which was 10 out of 11. To me it was better to say I got 10 out of 11 points than to say I got 90.3 % because that said directly that I only got one wrong.

Possible remedies to improve my memory:

Encoding and effortful processing would help me to improve my memory. I need to practice

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