| Term | Definition |
|---|
| The process of changing and reorganizing information stored in memory to create new information. | thinking |
| A mental representation of an event or object. | image |
| An abstract unit of thought that represents an object or a quality. | symbol |
| The relationship between concepts may be stated as a ________. | rule |
| An example of a concept that has most of the features of that concept. | prototype |
| A label used for a class of objects that share commoconceptn attributes. | concept |
| Being aware of one's own mental processes. | metacognition |
| A sudden realization of the solution to a problem. | insight |
| a step-by-step process for solving a problem. | algorithm |
| A test of mental ________ involves thinking of as many uses for a product as possible. | flexibility |
| A rule-of-thumb problem-solving strategy. | heuristic |
| People develop a(n) ________, which is using the same strategy or pattern to solve problems. | mental set |
| The ability to use information and abilities in unique ways. | creativity |
| The process of mentally rearranging elements of a problem to find a solution. | recombination |
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