Question 1

Heritability is a mathematical index that represents the:

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A) predicted IQ score for a child, based on the scores attained by both parents 
B) extent to which genetic factors account for IQ differences within a population 
C) predicted IQ score for an infant, based on the scores attained by older siblings 
D) proportion of each person's IQ score that can be traced to genetic factors 
A) predicted IQ score for a child, based on the scores attained by both parents 
B) extent to which genetic factors account for IQ differences within a population 
C) predicted IQ score for an infant, based on the scores attained by older siblings 
D) proportion of each person's IQ score that can be traced to genetic factors

Question 2

A person with Down's syndrome is likely to have which of the following?

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A) an IQ in the normal range 
B) an IQ that is above the normal range 
C) an IQ that is below the normal range 
D) It is impossible to say; IQ scores among those with Down's syndrome can be normal, higher than average, and lower than average 
A) an IQ in the normal range 
B) an IQ that is above the normal range 
C) an IQ that is below the normal range 
D) It is impossible to say; IQ scores among those with Down's syndrome can be normal, higher than average, and lower than average

Question 3

L.L.Thurstone suggested that intelligence should be conceptualized as:

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A) seven primary mental abilities that arise from a single general intelligence factor 
B) two main factors and five subfactors 
C) seven primary mental abilities that are independent of each other 
D) a set of abilities that are largely unaffected by experience 
A) seven primary mental abilities that arise from a single general intelligence factor 
B) two main factors and five subfactors 
C) seven primary mental abilities that are independent of each other 
D) a set of abilities that are largely unaffected by experience

Question 4

Which of the following statements about Francis Galton is incorrect?

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A) He was an early member of the cognitive approach to intelligence. 
B) He attempted to measure intelligence through tests such as sensory discrimination. 
C) Like Charles Darwin, he was deeply committed to the idea of survival of the fittest. 
D) His tests were later shown to be poor predictors of actual intellectual performance. 
A) He was an early member of the cognitive approach to intelligence. 
B) He attempted to measure intelligence through tests such as sensory discrimination. 
C) Like Charles Darwin, he was deeply committed to the idea of survival of the fittest. 
D) His tests were later shown to be poor predictors of actual intellectual performance.

Question 5

The view that traditional conceptions of intelligence need to be broadened to include special abilities or talents is most consistent with:

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A) the psychometric approach to intelligence 
B) Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences 
C) the cognitive approach to intelligence 
D) Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence 
A) the psychometric approach to intelligence 
B) Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences 
C) the cognitive approach to intelligence 
D) Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence

Question 6

Sternberg suggested that people who are high in analytical intelligence will be able to apply the skills they have mastered in new situations or contexts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most explanations for the Flynn Effect revolve around:

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A) genetic influences on IQ 
B) group differences in basic intelligence 
C) changes in testing procedures 
D) a variety of environmental factors 
A) genetic influences on IQ 
B) group differences in basic intelligence 
C) changes in testing procedures 
D) a variety of environmental factors

Question 8

For a creativity test to have a high degree of content validity, it should measure various kinds of creativity, such as artistic, verbal, mechanical, and mathematical creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Howard Gardner feels the types of intelligence he proposes are:

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A) learned through environmental factors, but expressed the same way in each culture 
B) rooted in the biology of the brain, but expressed the same way in each culture 
C) learned through environmental factors, but expressed differently based on one's culture 
D) rooted in the biology of the brain, but expressed differently based on one's culture 
A) learned through environmental factors, but expressed the same way in each culture 
B) rooted in the biology of the brain, but expressed the same way in each culture 
C) learned through environmental factors, but expressed differently based on one's culture 
D) rooted in the biology of the brain, but expressed differently based on one's culture

Question 10

Daryl took the College Aptitude Test (CAT) when he was a junior in high school.He attained a very low score on the test and his high school counselor suggested that he look into other options.Daryl went to college anyway and earned a place on the Dean's List every semester.At his 5ᵗʰ-year high school reunion, former students had a chance to retake the CAT.Daryl again earned a very low score.Based on Daryl's experience it would be fair to conclude that the CAT has:

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A) low reliability, but high validity 
B) low reliability, and low validity 
C) high reliability, but low validity 
D) been poorly standardized 
A) low reliability, but high validity 
B) low reliability, and low validity 
C) high reliability, but low validity 
D) been poorly standardized

Question 11

L.L.Thurstone suggested that intelligence should be conceptualized as having multiple types of intelligence that are independent of each other.Which of the following were among the seven he proposed?

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A) perceptual speed 
B) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence 
C) practical intelligence 
D) creative intelligence 
A) perceptual speed 
B) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence 
C) practical intelligence 
D) creative intelligence

Question 12

Because of the Flynn Effect, IQ tests are periodically "renormed," which means you now need to do "better" on a test, relative to how the test was scored in the past, in order to receive a given IQ score.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Emmanuel recently completed the Critical Reasoning Test (CRT) for the third time in three years.The first time Emmanuel attained a score that was near the top of the scale.The second time he took this test he scored near the bottom.The last time his score was right near the middle of the scores for the test.Emmanuel's differing performance each time he takes this test suggests that the test:

Accepted Answer

A) has poor validity 
B) has not been adequately standardized 
C) is measuring something other than critical reasoning skills 
D) has low test-retest reliability 
A) has poor validity 
B) has not been adequately standardized 
C) is measuring something other than critical reasoning skills 
D) has low test-retest reliability

Question 14

It is probably safe to say:

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A) the multiple intelligences approach has no value 
B) the psychometric approach has no value 
C) both the psychometric and multiple intelligences approaches have value 
D) neither the psychometric nor the multiple intelligences approaches have value 
A) the multiple intelligences approach has no value 
B) the psychometric approach has no value 
C) both the psychometric and multiple intelligences approaches have value 
D) neither the psychometric nor the multiple intelligences approaches have value

Question 15

The type of intelligence Howard Gardner proposes is displayed by someone with the ability to observe and interact with diverse species is:

Accepted Answer

A) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence 
B) intrapersonal intelligence 
C) interpersonal intelligence 
D) naturalist intelligence 
A) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence 
B) intrapersonal intelligence 
C) interpersonal intelligence 
D) naturalist intelligence

Question 16

In terms of intelligence, g factor refers to:

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A) an individual factor that is unique to a particular type of test 
B) acquired knowledge and abilities 
C) an underlying intelligence factor that applies to all types of test performance 
D) the ability to understand spatial relationships and think in three dimensions 
A) an individual factor that is unique to a particular type of test 
B) acquired knowledge and abilities 
C) an underlying intelligence factor that applies to all types of test performance 
D) the ability to understand spatial relationships and think in three dimensions

Question 17

Individuals who are mildly affected by an intellectual disability:

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A) are generally recognized by the community as having a serious deficiency 
B) can live independently with proper support 
C) are typically institutionalized 
D) will not be able to live a satisfying lifestyle 
A) are generally recognized by the community as having a serious deficiency 
B) can live independently with proper support 
C) are typically institutionalized 
D) will not be able to live a satisfying lifestyle

Question 18

When Ricardo took the ACT Assessment this year, he was allowed to use a graphing calculator on the mathematics portion of the exam.His older sister is surprised, because when she took the test 6 years ago, calculators were not allowed for any portion of the exam.This suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A) it will be difficult to meaningfully compare Ricardo's score with the score his sister obtained 
B) Ricardo probably earned a higher score on the exam than his sister did 
C) the current form of the ACT Assessment has poor construct validity 
D) Ricardo's score is probably less reliable than his sister's score 
A) it will be difficult to meaningfully compare Ricardo's score with the score his sister obtained 
B) Ricardo probably earned a higher score on the exam than his sister did 
C) the current form of the ACT Assessment has poor construct validity 
D) Ricardo's score is probably less reliable than his sister's score

Question 19

According to Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence, there are three types of intelligence: ____________________ intelligence, practical intelligence, and analytical intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence,...

Question 20

Robert Sternberg is the individual whose name is most clearly linked with the:

Accepted Answer

A) triarchic theory view of intelligence 
B) psychometric, factor analytic view of intelligence 
C) multiple intelligences view of intelligence 
D) development of the intelligence quotient 
A) triarchic theory view of intelligence 
B) psychometric, factor analytic view of intelligence 
C) multiple intelligences view of intelligence 
D) development of the intelligence quotient

Heritability is a mathematical index that represents the:

A person with Down's syndrome is likely to have which of the following?

L.L.Thurstone suggested that intelligence should be conceptualized as:

Which of the following statements about Francis Galton is incorrect?

The view that traditional conceptions of intelligence need to be broadened to include special abilities or talents is most consistent with:

Sternberg suggested that people who are high in analytical intelligence will be able to apply the skills they have mastered in new situations or contexts.

Most explanations for the Flynn Effect revolve around:

For a creativity test to have a high degree of content validity, it should measure various kinds of creativity, such as artistic, verbal, mechanical, and mathematical creativity.

Howard Gardner feels the types of intelligence he proposes are:

L.L.Thurstone suggested that intelligence should be conceptualized as having multiple types of intelligence that are independent of each other.Which of the following were among the seven he proposed?

Because of the Flynn Effect, IQ tests are periodically "renormed," which means you now need to do "better" on a test, relative to how the test was scored in the past, in order to receive a given IQ score.

It is probably safe to say:

The type of intelligence Howard Gardner proposes is displayed by someone with the ability to observe and interact with diverse species is:

In terms of intelligence, g factor refers to:

Individuals who are mildly affected by an intellectual disability:

When Ricardo took the ACT Assessment this year, he was allowed to use a graphing calculator on the mathematics portion of the exam.His older sister is surprised, because when she took the test 6 years ago, calculators were not allowed for any portion of the exam.This suggests that:

According to Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence, there are three types of intelligence: ____________________ intelligence, practical intelligence, and analytical intelligence.

Robert Sternberg is the individual whose name is most clearly linked with the:

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Exam 10: Intelligence

Heritability is a mathematical index that represents the:

A person with Down's syndrome is likely to have which of the following?

L.L.Thurstone suggested that intelligence should be conceptualized as:

Which of the following statements about Francis Galton is incorrect?

The view that traditional conceptions of intelligence need to be broadened to include special abilities or talents is most consistent with:

Sternberg suggested that people who are high in analytical intelligence will be able to apply the skills they have mastered in new situations or contexts.

Most explanations for the Flynn Effect revolve around:

For a creativity test to have a high degree of content validity, it should measure various kinds of creativity, such as artistic, verbal, mechanical, and mathematical creativity.

Howard Gardner feels the types of intelligence he proposes are:

L.L.Thurstone suggested that intelligence should be conceptualized as having multiple types of intelligence that are independent of each other.Which of the following were among the seven he proposed?

Because of the Flynn Effect, IQ tests are periodically "renormed," which means you now need to do "better" on a test, relative to how the test was scored in the past, in order to receive a given IQ score.

It is probably safe to say:

The type of intelligence Howard Gardner proposes is displayed by someone with the ability to observe and interact with diverse species is:

In terms of intelligence, g factor refers to:

Individuals who are mildly affected by an intellectual disability:

When Ricardo took the ACT Assessment this year, he was allowed to use a graphing calculator on the mathematics portion of the exam.His older sister is surprised, because when she took the test 6 years ago, calculators were not allowed for any portion of the exam.This suggests that:

According to Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence, there are three types of intelligence: ____________________ intelligence, practical intelligence, and analytical intelligence.

Robert Sternberg is the individual whose name is most clearly linked with the:

Introduction to Psychology

The Tools of Psychological Research

Biological Processes

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning From Experience

Memory

Language and Thought

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Stress and Health

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