This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Psychology & Sociology has 23 clues. Answers range from 7 to 23 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
we simplify things by forming concepts: mental groupings of similar things
When two things are thought about simultaneously they are mentally linked
A comparison of two objects that emphasizes the similarity of those objects
A mental image or best example that includes all the features we associate with that category
The process of "thinking about thinking"
If one method does not work another method will be tried
The continued use of one method or formula until a solution is found
Solving problems using mental "short cuts" or the usual "rules of thumb"
A study on Cognition that involved how animals used tools to solve problems
The method of drawing a conclusions from two premise
method of thinking about organizational planning
a tendency to seek out information that confirms one's already held beliefs
The tendency to overestimate one's ability and have foreseen the outcome
The tendency to overestimate the accuracy of our knowledge and judgments
The idea that someone is more likely to accept an argument that aligns with one's beliefs and reject arguments that do not
When one continues to hold on to a certain belief that has been proven wrong
The tendency to approach a problem with a mindset that had worked in the past
the tendency to only think of things the way they are usually used or as their intended functions
Judging the likelihood of things based off of a particular stereotype they represent
Basing judgments on how mentally available they are or assuming others have the same commonalities as you
tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information received when making decisions
when odds remain unchanged, but there is a belief that the streak has gone down
the continuation of a behavior or endeavor as a result of previously invested resources even if the continuation is not the best