An algorithm is a rule of thumb that suggests a course of action or guides problem solving but does not guarantee an optimal solution

According to the discussion of schemas in Chapter 8,

a. a schema applies to your generalized knowledge, such as knowledge about how to register for classes at your college. b. a schema can be divided into smaller units of knowledge, called "scripts." c. each person in a particular culture has a schema for an everyday event that is very different from other people's schemas for that event. d. in most cases, a schema can be directly converted to an exemplar.

People who hold an entity theory of intelligence believe

A) that a person's intelligence is fixed and very difficult to change. B) that a person's intelligence is shaped by experience and effort. C) that there is only one type of intelligence. D) that there are multiple types of intelligences.