Question

1. According to Köhler, when one suddenly learns how to solve a problem without going through the process of trial and error, this illustrates the process of __________.

2._________ is the active forgetting of typically stressful or traumatic events.

3.__________ is credited with developing the behavioral approach to psychology.

4. One concern related to the construct validity of intelligence tests is whether or not these tests are truly measuring __________ as opposed to __________.

Answer 1

(1) Insight Learning

Acoording to Kohler when a problem soving occurs all of sudden through understanding relationships of various parts of problem rather than through trial and error.

(2) Thought supression

It is a method of blocking the recall of memories which reminds a person of an unpleasent event.

(3) Psychological behaviorism

It is a form of Behaviorism - a major theory within psychology which holds that generally humans behaviours are learned.

(4) (i) Intelligence

(ii) Memory or educational level

A valid intelligence test should be able to accurately measure the construct of intelligence rather than other characteristics such as memory or educational level.