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A mental image is best described as:

  1. A mental representation of a sensory experience
  2. A physical drawing made by a child on paper
  3. A direct retinal projection of an external stimulus
  4. A reflex response triggered by a familiar smell
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Correct answer: A. A mental representation of a sensory experience

1. Thinking relies on knowledge represented either as mental images or as words. 2. The chapter defines an image in bold. 3. It calls an image a mental representation of a sensory experience. 4. Images can be used to think about things, places and events. 5. Hence a mental image is a mental representation of a sensory experience. _Source: syllabus Psychology Ch 7 "Thinking", p. 111, Building Blocks of Thought_

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A concept is best defined as:

  1. A specific single object encountered for the first time in life
  2. A mental representation of a category sharing common properties
  3. A physical label printed on the outside of a box for identification
  4. A reflex action carried out without any thought at all
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Correct answer: B. A mental representation of a category sharing common properties

1. When we meet an object we try to match it with an existing category. 2. The chapter defines a concept as a mental representation of a category. 3. A concept refers to a class of objects, ideas or events that share common properties. 4. Forming concepts helps in organising knowledge for quick and efficient thought. 5. Hence a concept is a mental representation of a category of objects sharing properties. _Source: syllabus Psychology Ch 7 "Thinking", p. 112, Concepts_

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At what age do children typically enter the babbling stage?

  1. Right at the moment of birth
  2. Around nine years of age
  3. Around the third birthday
  4. Around six months of age
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Correct answer: D. Around six months of age

1. Newborns first cry, then make cooing sounds to express happiness. 2. The next stage is called babbling. 3. Babbling involves prolonged repetition of consonant and vowel sounds like da-da or aa-aa. 4. The chapter states that babbling begins around six months of age. 5. Hence the babbling stage starts around six months. _Source: syllabus Psychology Ch 7 "Thinking", p. 122, Development of Language_

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