Question 1

Discuss the relationship between IQ,intelligence,and neural processing speed.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between IQ, intelligenc

Question 2

Autism is:

Accepted Answer

A) A problem more psychological in nature than physical 
B) Related to a lack of maternal bonding 
C) Often associated with abnormalities in the brain 
D) None of the above 
A) A problem more psychological in nature than physical 
B) Related to a lack of maternal bonding 
C) Often associated with abnormalities in the brain 
D) None of the above

Question 3

The reported incidence of autism spectrum disorder has increased from about ___ births to about ___ births.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 cases per 10,000,30 cases per 10,000 
B) 10 per 10,000,30 cases per 10,000 
C) 10 cases per 10,000,30 cases per 10,000 
D) 5 cases per 10,000,60 cases per 10,000 
A) 5 cases per 10,000,30 cases per 10,000 
B) 10 per 10,000,30 cases per 10,000 
C) 10 cases per 10,000,30 cases per 10,000 
D) 5 cases per 10,000,60 cases per 10,000

Question 4

One source of cognitive decline associated with aging is reduction in the efficacy of genes responsible for synaptic plasticity,most prominently for synapses and receptors for the neurotransmitter(s)___.

Accepted Answer

A) acetylcholine and glutamate 
B) GABA and acetylcholine 
C) glutamate and GABA 
D) dopamine 
A) acetylcholine and glutamate 
B) GABA and acetylcholine 
C) glutamate and GABA 
D) dopamine

Question 5

The correlation between brain size and intelligence is ___,meaning that about ___ of the difference in intelligence between individuals is related to brain size.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.50,33% 
B) 0.25,20% 
C) 0.33,11% 
D) 0.23,15% 
A) 0.50,33% 
B) 0.25,20% 
C) 0.33,11% 
D) 0.23,15%

Question 6

What are some criticisms of IQ tests?

Accepted Answer

IQ tests have been a subject of criticis

Question 7

IQ scoring standards have been adjusted in the last 50 years to reflect the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A) People are scoring more poorly on the tests than they have in the past 
B) The average performance on IQ tests has risen 
C) Fewer people are mentally retarded now 
D) Our genes are making us more intelligent 
A) People are scoring more poorly on the tests than they have in the past 
B) The average performance on IQ tests has risen 
C) Fewer people are mentally retarded now 
D) Our genes are making us more intelligent

Question 8

The ability most closely correlated with your IQ score is ___ with correlations ranging from ___.

Accepted Answer

A) job performance,.25-.50 
B) school performance,.60-.80 
C) school performance,.40-.60 
D) socioeconomic status,.40-.55 
A) job performance,.25-.50 
B) school performance,.60-.80 
C) school performance,.40-.60 
D) socioeconomic status,.40-.55

Question 9

There are over ___ genes that are candidates to possibly influence some aspect of cognitive ability.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 250 
C) 150 
D) 25 
A) 50 
B) 250 
C) 150 
D) 25

Question 10

The brains of people with higher IQs use ___ glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) more 
B) less 
C) the same amount of 
D) no more,no less on the average 
A) more 
B) less 
C) the same amount of 
D) no more,no less on the average

Question 11

The four categories of intellectual disability are:

Accepted Answer

A) Dumb,moderate,severe,and profound 
B) Mild,moderate,severe,and profound 
C) Mild,moderate,extensive,and profound 
D) Mild,moderate,severe,and autistic 
A) Dumb,moderate,severe,and profound 
B) Mild,moderate,severe,and profound 
C) Mild,moderate,extensive,and profound 
D) Mild,moderate,severe,and autistic

Question 12

If a person tended to think more in pictures than in words,it might be expected that he or she would have larger:

Accepted Answer

A) Temporal lobes 
B) Occipital lobes 
C) Parietal lobes 
D) Corpus callosum 
A) Temporal lobes 
B) Occipital lobes 
C) Parietal lobes 
D) Corpus callosum

Question 13

IQ is more similar in:

Accepted Answer

A) Siblings reared together 
B) Siblings reared apart 
C) Fraternal twins reared together 
D) Identical twins reared separately 
A) Siblings reared together 
B) Siblings reared apart 
C) Fraternal twins reared together 
D) Identical twins reared separately

Question 14

Einstein's brain was actually smaller than the average female brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person who engages in echolalia repeats what others say.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Some of the loss in intelligence with aging is due to a lack of practice in some of the skills necessary to do well on IQ tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

About ___ of the difference in intelligence between different individuals is apparently related to differences in brain size.

Accepted Answer

A) 66% 
B) 0)5% 
C) 25% 
D) 11% 
A) 66% 
B) 0)5% 
C) 25% 
D) 11%

Question 18

What are the brain and genetic factors in ADHD? Be sure to include the genes and their functions,familial concordance,and neurotransmitters affected.

Accepted Answer

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

Question 19

It is assumed that more intelligent people excel when quick choices are required because of:

Accepted Answer

A) Generally faster nerve conduction velocity 
B) A greater number of neurons 
C) Longer neurons 
D) A greater number of frontal cortex neurons 
A) Generally faster nerve conduction velocity 
B) A greater number of neurons 
C) Longer neurons 
D) A greater number of frontal cortex neurons

Question 20

Based on what you know now,what gene might you speculate could be related to an abnormally small brain at birth?

Accepted Answer

A) ASPM gene 
B) PACAP gene 
C) AMSAC gene 
D) PACAP precursor gene 
A) ASPM gene 
B) PACAP gene 
C) AMSAC gene 
D) PACAP precursor gene

Discuss the relationship between IQ,intelligence,and neural processing speed.

Autism is:

The reported incidence of autism spectrum disorder has increased from about _ births to about _ births.

One source of cognitive decline associated with aging is reduction in the efficacy of genes responsible for synaptic plasticity,most prominently for synapses and receptors for the neurotransmitter(s)___.

The correlation between brain size and intelligence is _,meaning that about _ of the difference in intelligence between individuals is related to brain size.

What are some criticisms of IQ tests?

IQ scoring standards have been adjusted in the last 50 years to reflect the fact that:

The ability most closely correlated with your IQ score is _ with correlations ranging from _.

There are over ___ genes that are candidates to possibly influence some aspect of cognitive ability.

The brains of people with higher IQs use ___ glucose.

The four categories of intellectual disability are:

If a person tended to think more in pictures than in words,it might be expected that he or she would have larger:

IQ is more similar in:

Einstein's brain was actually smaller than the average female brain.

A person who engages in echolalia repeats what others say.

Some of the loss in intelligence with aging is due to a lack of practice in some of the skills necessary to do well on IQ tests.

About ___ of the difference in intelligence between different individuals is apparently related to differences in brain size.

What are the brain and genetic factors in ADHD? Be sure to include the genes and their functions,familial concordance,and neurotransmitters affected.

It is assumed that more intelligent people excel when quick choices are required because of:

Based on what you know now,what gene might you speculate could be related to an abnormally small brain at birth?

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

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Exam 13: Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Discuss the relationship between IQ,intelligence,and neural processing speed.

Autism is:

The reported incidence of autism spectrum disorder has increased from about ___ births to about ___ births.

One source of cognitive decline associated with aging is reduction in the efficacy of genes responsible for synaptic plasticity,most prominently for synapses and receptors for the neurotransmitter(s)___.

The correlation between brain size and intelligence is ___,meaning that about ___ of the difference in intelligence between individuals is related to brain size.

What are some criticisms of IQ tests?

IQ scoring standards have been adjusted in the last 50 years to reflect the fact that:

The ability most closely correlated with your IQ score is ___ with correlations ranging from ___.

There are over ___ genes that are candidates to possibly influence some aspect of cognitive ability.

The brains of people with higher IQs use ___ glucose.

The four categories of intellectual disability are:

If a person tended to think more in pictures than in words,it might be expected that he or she would have larger:

IQ is more similar in:

Einstein's brain was actually smaller than the average female brain.

A person who engages in echolalia repeats what others say.

Some of the loss in intelligence with aging is due to a lack of practice in some of the skills necessary to do well on IQ tests.

About ___ of the difference in intelligence between different individuals is apparently related to differences in brain size.

What are the brain and genetic factors in ADHD? Be sure to include the genes and their functions,familial concordance,and neurotransmitters affected.

It is assumed that more intelligent people excel when quick choices are required because of:

Based on what you know now,what gene might you speculate could be related to an abnormally small brain at birth?

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

Filters

The reported incidence of autism spectrum disorder has increased from about _ births to about _ births.

The correlation between brain size and intelligence is _,meaning that about _ of the difference in intelligence between individuals is related to brain size.

The ability most closely correlated with your IQ score is _ with correlations ranging from _.