Cognition, Language, and Intelligence Worksheet

Problem Solving and Decision Making

1. Create a problem scenario to respond to the following questions:

a.     What is the problem?

b.     What problem-solving approach would you implement to solve this problem?

c.     Which approach was effective? Why?

d.     What were some obstacles or barriers you faced in solving the problem?

1. You have received several job offers from different companies and must decide which job to accept. All jobs are the same position with the same duties, but vary in salary, benefits, company size, and distance from your home. Using the additive decision making model, outline the process you would go through to determine which job is best for you. Explain why.

Job #1

Salary: $35,000

Benefits: medical insurance paid; 5 days paid vacation each year; free lunch every day

Company size: medium (200-500 employees)

Distance from home: 20 miles

Job #2

Salary: $38,500

Benefits: medical insurance partially paid; 10 days paid vacation each year

Company size: large (10,000+ employees)

Distance from home: 35 miles

Job #3

Salary: $35,000

Benefits: medical insurance partially paid; work from home 3 days per week; 5 days paid vacation each year

Company size: medium (200-500 employees)

Distance from home: 15 miles

Job #4

Salary: $34,000

Benefits: medical insurance paid; 15 days paid vacation each year

Company size: small (1-199 employees)

Distance from home: 10 miles

Components of Language

Define the following terms in your own words and provide an example of each.

1. Phonemes

1. Morphemes

1. Grammar

1. Syntax

1. Semantics

1. Pragmatics

Theories of Intelligence

Review the three main theories of intelligence, using Table 7.2 in the text. Describe which theory best explains your intellectual development.