《Introduction to Psychology 9th ed. James W. Kalat Chapter 8 (pp. 272-312)》.pdf

c © Afl o/Getty Images h a p t e r 8 Cognition and Language MODULE 8.1 MODULE 8.2 Answers to Other Questions Language Development Attention and Solving Problems, Making in the Module Understanding Language Categorization Decisions, and Thinking MODULE 8.3 Reading Research in Cognitive Algorithms and Heuristics Language In Closing: Language and Psychology Other Common Errors in Nonhuman Precursors to Humanity Attention Human Cognition Language Summary Attention-Deficit Disorder Expertise Human Specializations for Key Terms Categorization Unconscious Thinking and Learning Language Exploration and Study In Closing: Thinking About Problem Solving Attention and Concepts In Closing: Successful and Summary Unsuccessful Problem Key Terms Solving Answers to Other Questions Summary in the Module Key Terms 272 ConsiderThis: Consider the statement, “This sentence is false.” Is the statement itself true or false? Declaring the statement true agrees with its own assessment that it is false. But declaring it false would make its assessment correct. A sentence about itself, called a self-referential sentence, can be confusing. It can be true (like this one!). It can be false (“