Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the Laboratory
Discussion Questions
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Could the purported cognitive differences between men and women be due to differences in cognitive style? Why?
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To what extent does society and rules about social norms affect cognitive differences between men and women?
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Many people have a preferred way of learning. Some prefer to learn by reading independently, others prefer to learn by listening to a lecture, and yet others prefer to learn by doing. What do you believe is the best way to deliver a course to maximize student learning? Do you think completely face-to-face or completely online courses are less idea than hybrid courses? Why?
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Do you think intelligence is a general concept or do you believe that there are multiple intelligences? What support do you have to justify your answer?
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If there are multiple intelligences, do you think there should be multiple entrance exams for university admissions? Do one-size-fits-all tests, like the SAT and ACT tap into multiple intelligences or do they assess intelligence in general?