• Define the term cognition
• Distinguish between the following three problem solving strategies: trial and error, algorithms, heuristics
• Define language and describe each of the following three building blocks of language: phonemes, morphemes, grammar/syntax
• Distinguish between the Broca’s area and the Wernicke’s areas in the brain. What role does each play when it comes to language?
• Describe the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, the formula that was used for measuring intelligence and why it eventually became an outdated approach
• Discuss measuring intelligence today through the deviation IQ and the normal distribution including the difference between average intelligence and extremes in intelligence
• Discuss how the original formula for obtaining the IQ compares to the more contemporary approach of a normal curve. Do you believe that maturity and development influence intelligence? Support your response
• Generate a list of all the creative uses you can think of for a paper clip beyond its original intended purpose. Give yourself permission to be silly and impractical. How does this activity help to explain creativity? Support your response
• Do you believe that the goals of a psychology course differ from other college courses? Explain your opinion on whether or not instructors within every discipline are hoping to teach their students similar ways to think and solve problems. Support your response

part2:

Please contribute something helpful, beneficial and/or interesting that you have found related to the topics of cognition. Youtube video links, online articles, and other relevant materials are acceptable. your weekly discussion posts. In order to earn the full credit for your contribution, please remember to respond to at least two other posts within the thread. Your original contribution must include a minimum of 50 words