Worksheet: Thinking | Psychology Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Thinking is considered the most superior cognitive function as it involves advanced mental processes such as abstracting, reasoning, imagining, problem-solving, judging, and decision-making, which enable us to manipulate and analyze _______________.

Q2: Mental images refer to the internal representation of sensory experiences within the mind. When engaging in thinking, people often imagine places, events, and other sensory information. For instance, when using a map to locate different places, one must use mental images to visualize their locations within the map. These images are of two types: a memory image and an _______________ image.

Q3: A _______________ is a mental representation of categories and refers to the collection of ideas and objects that share common properties and features.

Q4: Problem-solving is described as a goal-directed thinking process aimed at resolving a specific issue. Hindrances to problem-solving include a mental set and lack of _______________.

Q5: Reasoning involves the collection and analysis of information to draw _______________.

Q6: Decision-making is a type of problem-solving that involves evaluating multiple alternatives and selecting the best option based on an assessment of associated costs and benefits. Judgment and decision-making are related processes, but judgment refers to the process of forming opinions, arriving at conclusions, and making critical evaluations about objects, events, and people based on available _______________.

Q7: Creative thinking involves solving problems in a novel and unconventional way, and generating unique or innovative ideas. It involves both convergent and divergent thinking, but it leans more towards _______________ thinking.

Q8: According to the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis, the language we use has an influence on the content of our _______________.

Q9: According to Piaget, language is determined by thought, and not the other way around. Children create mental representations of the world around them, and language serves as a means of expressing and communicating one's thoughts, which are formed independently of _______________.

Q10: During the initial stages of language development, newborns and young infants produce various sounds that gradually transform into _______________.

Assertion and Reason Based 

Q1: Assertion: Creative thinking involves both convergent and divergent thinking.
Reason: Creative thinking focuses on finding a single correct answer.
(a) Reason is true and explains the assertion.
(b) Reason is true but does not explain the assertion.
(c) Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q2: Assertion: The Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis suggests that language has an influence on thought.
Reason: According to Piaget, language determines thought.
(a) Reason is true and explains the assertion.
(b) Reason is true but does not explain the assertion.
(c) Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q3: Assertion: Language development follows principles of learning such as association, imitation, and reinforcement.
Reason: Noam Chomsky proposed the language acquisition device (LAD) at birth.
(a) Reason is true and explains the assertion.
(b) Reason is true but does not explain the assertion.
(c) Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q4: Assertion: Mental images refer to the internal representation of sensory experiences within the mind.
Reason: Eidetic images are typically vague and lack detail.
(a) Reason is true and explains the assertion.
(b) Reason is true but does not explain the assertion.
(c) Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q5: Assertion: Problem-solving is described as a goal-directed thinking process aimed at resolving a specific issue.
Reason: Lack of motivation can impede problem-solving.
(a) Reason is true and explains the assertion.
(b) Reason is true but does not explain the assertion.
(c) Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the nature and process of creative thinking.

Q2: What is a mental set, and how can it hinder problem-solving?

Q3: Differentiate between natural concepts and logical concepts.

Q4: Explain the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis.

Q5: How does the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis relate to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Q6: What is the role of the language acquisition device (LAD) in language development?

Q7: Explain the stages of language development in infants.

Q8: How does reasoning contribute to problem-solving?

Q9: Describe the four stages of creative thinking.

Q10: What are some strategies for enhancing creative thinking?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the importance of forming concepts in thinking.

Q2: Differentiate between convergent thinking and divergent thinking.

Q3: Explain the relationship between language and thought according to Piaget.

Q4: How do motivational and emotional blocks hinder creative thinking?

Q5: Discuss the barriers to creative thinking, including habitual, perceptual, and cultural barriers.

Q6: Describe the stages of creative thinking and the role of each stage.

Q7: Compare and contrast natural concepts and logical concepts with examples.

Q8: Explain the significance of the first two stages of creative thinking, Preparation and Incubation.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the impact of language on thought, taking into consideration the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis and the views of Piaget and Chomsky.

Q2: Describe the process of problem-solving and how mental sets and lack of motivation can hinder it.

Q3: Analyze the stages of language development in infants and the role of the language acquisition device (LAD).

Q4: Explain the barriers to creative thinking, including habitual, perceptual, motivational, emotional, and cultural barriers. Provide examples for each.

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