Across
- 5. A behavioral science concept that uses small changes in how choices are presented to influence people's behavior.
- 7. A measure of how well a test or instrument assesses a concept, trait, or other theoretical entity.
- 8. Occurs when someone can recall information but can't remember where, when, or how they learned it.
- 9. A cognitive ability that involves the capacity to think logically, reason abstractly, and solve problems without relying on prior knowledge.
- 12. A standard measure of an individual's intelligence level based on psychological tests.
- 15. A measurement validity that evaluates how well a test or assessment tool measures a theoretical concept, or construct, that can't be directly measured.
- 16. A rare condition where someone with a developmental disorder or intellectual disability has an extraordinary talent or ability in a specific area.
- 19. A measurement tool that assesses a person's knowledge or skills in a specific area.
- 20. The theoretical construct that describes the general cognitive ability that underlies performance on a variety of mental tasks.
- 22. A way of thinking about information that focuses on surface-level characteristics, such as appearance or sound, rather than the deeper meaning.
- 23. A type of critical thinking that involves using logic and established rules to find a single, well-defined solution to a problem.
- 24. A visual illusion that occurs when a stationary point of light appears to move in a dark environment.
- 25. A measure of how well a test or research method measures what it claims to measure.
Down
- 1. A psychological phenomenon that describes how people are better able to recall memories that match their current mood.
- 2. Occurs when a person doesn't notice a change in their visual environment.
- 3. A neurological process that allows the mind to restructure memories and emotional learning.
- 4. A standardized assessment that measures a person's potential to learn and acquire new skills, both intellectual and physical.
- 6. The ability of the brain to temporarily store and recall auditory information.
- 10. A creative thought process that involves generating multiple ideas and solutions to a problem.
- 11. A phenomenon stating that actively retrieving information from memory is more efficient for long-term retention than restudying.
- 13. A psychological concept that estimates a person's cognitive development by comparing their performance on tests to the average performance of others their age.
- 14. A positive, non-cognitive trait based on a person's perseverance of effort combined with their passion for a particular long-term goal or end state.
- 17. The process of new neurons forming in the brain.
- 18. The sense of having already seen something you're currently seeing or experiencing.
- 21. Higher-level cognitive skills that help people manage everyday tasks and adapt to new situations.