Question 1

A psychological test is a measure of a sample of a person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Predictability is to criterion-related validity as ____ is to test-retest reliability.

Accepted Answer

A)  correlation 
B)  standardization 
C)  predictability 
D)  consistency 
A)  correlation 
B)  standardization 
C)  predictability 
D)  consistency

Question 3

Which of the following groups shows the LOWEST correlation with respect to intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  fraternal twins reared together 
B)  fraternal twins reared apart 
C)  identical twins reared apart 
D)  non-twin siblings reared together 
A)  fraternal twins reared together 
B)  fraternal twins reared apart 
C)  identical twins reared apart 
D)  non-twin siblings reared together

Question 4

The test you are now taking is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an aptitude test. 
B)  an achievement test. 
C)  an intelligence test. 
D)  a criterion-related test. 
A)  an aptitude test. 
B)  an achievement test. 
C)  an intelligence test. 
D)  a criterion-related test.

Question 5

____________________ is a metabolic disorder (due to an inherited enzyme deficiency) that can lead to retardation if it is not caught and treated in infancy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a metabolic disorder (due to...

Question 6

The experiential subtheory of the triarchic theory of intelligence

Accepted Answer

A)  describes the types of mental processes that intelligent thought depends on. 
B)  proposes eight largely independent intelligences. 
C)  describes the ability to deal effectively with novel tasks and handle familiar tasks automatically. 
D)  proposes that intelligence is a culturally defined concept. 
A)  describes the types of mental processes that intelligent thought depends on. 
B)  proposes eight largely independent intelligences. 
C)  describes the ability to deal effectively with novel tasks and handle familiar tasks automatically. 
D)  proposes that intelligence is a culturally defined concept.

Question 7

Counselor Troi is from the planet Beta-Z. Betazoids are empaths who have the ability to easily infer other people's moods, temperaments, emotions, and intentions. According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, Counselor Troi should score high in

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal intelligence. 
B)  intrapersonal intelligence. 
C)  spatial intelligence. 
D)  bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. 
A)  interpersonal intelligence. 
B)  intrapersonal intelligence. 
C)  spatial intelligence. 
D)  bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

Question 8

The biological index of intelligence that examines ____ shows a higher correlation with intelligence than does the biological index that examines ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal speed; performance speed 
B)  performance speed; verbal speed 
C)  inspection times; reaction times 
D)  reaction times; inspection times 
A)  verbal speed; performance speed 
B)  performance speed; verbal speed 
C)  inspection times; reaction times 
D)  reaction times; inspection times

Question 9

A measure that assesses how long it takes participants to make simple perceptual discriminations that meet a certain degree of accuracy is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype vulnerability. 
B)  reaction range. 
C)  reaction time. 
D)  inspection time. 
A)  stereotype vulnerability. 
B)  reaction range. 
C)  reaction time. 
D)  inspection time.

Question 10

Which subtheory of intelligence, as proposed by Sternberg, is associated with intelligence being a culturally defined concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  the contextual subtheory 
B)  the geographic subtheory 
C)  the apocalyptic subtheory 
D)  the anachronistic subtheory 
A)  the contextual subtheory 
B)  the geographic subtheory 
C)  the apocalyptic subtheory 
D)  the anachronistic subtheory

Question 11

The results of the Featured Study on racial stereotypes and test performance suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype vulnerability appears to impair minority group members' test performance. 
B)  members of minority groups tend to perform lower on tests in all circumstances. 
C)  both black and white subjects are susceptible to the effects of stereotype vulnerability. 
D)  the effects of stereotype vulnerability are greatest for white students in all situations. 
A)  stereotype vulnerability appears to impair minority group members' test performance. 
B)  members of minority groups tend to perform lower on tests in all circumstances. 
C)  both black and white subjects are susceptible to the effects of stereotype vulnerability. 
D)  the effects of stereotype vulnerability are greatest for white students in all situations.

Question 12

If the heritability ratio for intelligence is 80%, this means that for you, as an individual, heredity determines 80% of your intelligence and environment determines 20%. This statement is:

Accepted Answer

A)  true 
B)  false 
A)  true 
B)  false

Question 13

Which type of intelligence consists of the ability to perceive and express feelings, assimilate feelings in thought, understand and reason with feelings and regulate feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)  linguistic 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  spatial 
D)  emotional 
A)  linguistic 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  spatial 
D)  emotional

Question 14

Historically, the investigation of intelligence has been approached primarily from a

Accepted Answer

A)  testing perspective. 
B)  cognitive perspective. 
C)  biological perspective. 
D)  evolutionary perspective. 
A)  testing perspective. 
B)  cognitive perspective. 
C)  biological perspective. 
D)  evolutionary perspective.

Question 15

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, someone who is efficient at processing information and who performs well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning and logical-mathematical abilities, should score high in

Accepted Answer

A)  creative intelligence. 
B)  practical intelligence. 
C)  all three areas of intelligence. 
D)  analytic intelligence. 
A)  creative intelligence. 
B)  practical intelligence. 
C)  all three areas of intelligence. 
D)  analytic intelligence.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  contextual subtheory 
B)  general mental ability subtheory 
C)  experiential subtheory 
D)  componential subtheory 
A)  contextual subtheory 
B)  general mental ability subtheory 
C)  experiential subtheory 
D)  componential subtheory

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the three subtheories of the triarchic theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural subtheory 
B)  experiential subtheory 
C)  componential subtheory 
D)  contextual subtheory 
A)  procedural subtheory 
B)  experiential subtheory 
C)  componential subtheory 
D)  contextual subtheory

Question 18

Cheryl has always performed well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning and logical-mathematical abilities, but she doesn't seem to be able to use her skills to solve common everyday problems. According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, Cheryl shows

Accepted Answer

A)  high analytical intelligence, but lower creative intelligence. 
B)  high analytical intelligence, but lower practical intelligence. 
C)  high practical intelligence, but lower creative intelligence. 
D)  high practical intelligence, but lower analytical intelligence. 
A)  high analytical intelligence, but lower creative intelligence. 
B)  high analytical intelligence, but lower practical intelligence. 
C)  high practical intelligence, but lower creative intelligence. 
D)  high practical intelligence, but lower analytical intelligence.

Question 19

Following the death of their parents ten years ago, identical twins Glenda and Brenda were placed in an understaffed orphanage. Brenda remained in the orphanage while Glenda was adopted by a loving middle-class couple. Which of the following would be LEAST likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glenda will have a higher IQ than Brenda 
B)  Glenda and Brenda will have the same reaction range for intelligence 
C)  Brenda will have an IQ near the upper limit of her reaction range 
D)  Glenda and Brenda will have IQs that differ by ten or more IQ points 
A)  Glenda will have a higher IQ than Brenda 
B)  Glenda and Brenda will have the same reaction range for intelligence 
C)  Brenda will have an IQ near the upper limit of her reaction range 
D)  Glenda and Brenda will have IQs that differ by ten or more IQ points

Question 20

When he introduced his adult intelligence scale, ____________________ did not use the intelligence quotient scoring scheme that had been part of the Stanford-Binet intelligence test, but instead used a new scoring scheme based on the normal distribution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When he introduced his adult intelligence scale,...

Exam 18: Intelligence and Psychological Testing Part 2

A psychological test is a measure of a sample of a person's behavior.

Predictability is to criterion-related validity as ____ is to test-retest reliability.

Which of the following groups shows the LOWEST correlation with respect to intelligence?

The test you are now taking is an example of

____________________ is a metabolic disorder (due to an inherited enzyme deficiency) that can lead to retardation if it is not caught and treated in infancy.

The experiential subtheory of the triarchic theory of intelligence

Counselor Troi is from the planet Beta-Z. Betazoids are empaths who have the ability to easily infer other people's moods, temperaments, emotions, and intentions. According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, Counselor Troi should score high in

The biological index of intelligence that examines ____ shows a higher correlation with intelligence than does the biological index that examines ____.

A measure that assesses how long it takes participants to make simple perceptual discriminations that meet a certain degree of accuracy is known as

Which subtheory of intelligence, as proposed by Sternberg, is associated with intelligence being a culturally defined concept?

The results of the Featured Study on racial stereotypes and test performance suggest that

If the heritability ratio for intelligence is 80%, this means that for you, as an individual, heredity determines 80% of your intelligence and environment determines 20%. This statement is:

Which type of intelligence consists of the ability to perceive and express feelings, assimilate feelings in thought, understand and reason with feelings and regulate feelings?

Historically, the investigation of intelligence has been approached primarily from a

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, someone who is efficient at processing information and who performs well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning and logical-mathematical abilities, should score high in

Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three subtheories of the triarchic theory of intelligence?

Cheryl has always performed well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning and logical-mathematical abilities, but she doesn't seem to be able to use her skills to solve common everyday problems. According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, Cheryl shows

Following the death of their parents ten years ago, identical twins Glenda and Brenda were placed in an understaffed orphanage. Brenda remained in the orphanage while Glenda was adopted by a loving middle-class couple. Which of the following would be LEAST likely to occur?

When he introduced his adult intelligence scale, ____________________ did not use the intelligence quotient scoring scheme that had been part of the Stanford-Binet intelligence test, but instead used a new scoring scheme based on the normal distribution.

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