Cognitive Function – The Brain’s Problem Solving Department

1) Different individuals may view a change in very different ways. Some individuals may look at a particular change as being ‘radically different’, while others see the same change as inconsequential. Why is the perception of change relative to an individual?

2) Describe the three strategic responses to change and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each.

3) To survive, we need to learn continually. Describe two key issues that A-I theory emphasizes with respect to learnt problem solving.

4) Intuition is often used a synonym for instinct. Is this an accurate use of these terms? Why or why not?

5) How does cognitive affect differ from cognitive effect, and what impact does cognitive resource have on these key elements of cognition?

6) What is coping behavior, and why is it important? How is it measured?

7) What role does the environment play in cognitive function?

8) From the perspective of A-I theory, how are ‘creativity’ and ‘innovation’ related?

9) From the perspective of A-I theory, how is cognitive style distinguished from behavior? Why is it important to make this clear distinction?