Question 1

Kai has been raised in an intellectually impoverished environment, with no access to books and very few age-appropriate toys.The reaction range model suggests that Kai will:

Accepted Answer

A) show a steady decrease in IQ score during early childhood and adolescence 
B) perform worse than the majority of his peers on standardized tests of intelligence 
C) have a narrower intellectual reaction range than children raised in more stimulating environments 
D) score near the bottom of his potential IQ range 
A) show a steady decrease in IQ score during early childhood and adolescence 
B) perform worse than the majority of his peers on standardized tests of intelligence 
C) have a narrower intellectual reaction range than children raised in more stimulating environments 
D) score near the bottom of his potential IQ range

Question 2

Hank can quickly size up a situation and turn it to his advantage, making him a very successful businessman.In terms of the triarchic theory of intelligence, Hank is high in:

Accepted Answer

A) practical intelligence 
B) analytical intelligence 
C) creative intelligence 
D) intrapersonal intelligence 
A) practical intelligence 
B) analytical intelligence 
C) creative intelligence 
D) intrapersonal intelligence

Question 3

The type of intelligence Howard Gardner proposes is displayed by gifted musicians and child prodigies is:

Accepted Answer

A) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence 
B) musical intelligence 
C) logical-mathematical intelligence 
D) naturalist intelligence 
A) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence 
B) musical intelligence 
C) logical-mathematical intelligence 
D) naturalist intelligence

Question 4

Which of the following researchers proposed that crystallized intelligence is a type of intelligence distinct from other types of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Raymond Cattell 
B) Howard Gardner 
C) Robert Sternberg 
D) L.L. Thurstone 
A) Raymond Cattell 
B) Howard Gardner 
C) Robert Sternberg 
D) L.L. Thurstone

Question 5

An intellectual disability can be diagnosed:

Accepted Answer

A) no later than the age of 24 
B) no later than the age of 18 
C) no later than the age of 12 
D) no later than the age of 6 
A) no later than the age of 24 
B) no later than the age of 18 
C) no later than the age of 12 
D) no later than the age of 6

Question 6

Howard Gardner developed his theory of multiple intelligences through the use of:

Accepted Answer

A) case study research 
B) controlled experiments 
C) naturalistic observation 
D) correlational studies 
A) case study research 
B) controlled experiments 
C) naturalistic observation 
D) correlational studies

Question 7

Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning Howard Gardner's view of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) It is so abstract it does not fit well with everyday views of intelligence. 
B) It has had a major impact in educational settings. 
C) Few studies have rigorously evaluated the approach in educational settings. 
D) The theories concepts are difficult to define and translate into testable forms. 
A) It is so abstract it does not fit well with everyday views of intelligence. 
B) It has had a major impact in educational settings. 
C) Few studies have rigorously evaluated the approach in educational settings. 
D) The theories concepts are difficult to define and translate into testable forms.

Question 8

In Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence, which of the following would most likely be high in intrapersonal intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) someone who has great insight into her or his own feelings and emotions 
B) someone who has the ability to interact easily with diverse species 
C) someone who can easily infer the moods and intentions of other people 
D) someone who can readily use logic to solve problems 
A) someone who has great insight into her or his own feelings and emotions 
B) someone who has the ability to interact easily with diverse species 
C) someone who can easily infer the moods and intentions of other people 
D) someone who can readily use logic to solve problems

Question 9

Which of the following researchers proposed that verbal fluency is a type of intelligence distinct from other types of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Charles Spearman 
B) Howard Gardner 
C) Robert Sternberg 
D) L.L. Thurstone 
A) Charles Spearman 
B) Howard Gardner 
C) Robert Sternberg 
D) L.L. Thurstone

Question 10

Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning Howard Gardner's view of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) It fits well with everyday views of intelligence. 
B) It has had a major impact in educational settings. 
C) Most psychologists praise the wealth of scientific evidence supporting the theory. 
D) The theories concepts are difficult to define and translate into testable forms. 
A) It fits well with everyday views of intelligence. 
B) It has had a major impact in educational settings. 
C) Most psychologists praise the wealth of scientific evidence supporting the theory. 
D) The theories concepts are difficult to define and translate into testable forms.

Question 11

Langston is a poet who has been writing since a very young age.According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, Langston is likely to score high in:

Accepted Answer

A) naturalistic intelligence 
B) spatial intelligence 
C) linguistic intelligence 
D) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence 
A) naturalistic intelligence 
B) spatial intelligence 
C) linguistic intelligence 
D) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Question 12

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 NOT among the seven he proposed?

Accepted Answer

A) perceptual speed 
B) numerical ability 
C) verbal fluency 
D) intrapersonal intelligence 
A) perceptual speed 
B) numerical ability 
C) verbal fluency 
D) intrapersonal intelligence

Question 13

Generally, tests that are administered after an individual has completed a specific program of studies are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) aptitude tests 
B) achievement tests 
C) standardized tests 
D) multiphasic inventory tests 
A) aptitude tests 
B) achievement tests 
C) standardized tests 
D) multiphasic inventory tests

Question 14

In Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence, which of the following would most likely be high in interpersonal intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) someone who has great insight into her or his own feelings and emotions 
B) someone who has the ability to interact easily with diverse species 
C) someone who can easily infer the moods and intentions of other people 
D) someone who can readily use logic to solve problems 
A) someone who has great insight into her or his own feelings and emotions 
B) someone who has the ability to interact easily with diverse species 
C) someone who can easily infer the moods and intentions of other people 
D) someone who can readily use logic to solve problems

Question 15

Comparing test scores across repeated administrations provides a measure of the test's ____________________.

Accepted Answer

test-retes

Question 16

To evaluate the content validity of a new test for depression, a psychologist might check to see if:

Accepted Answer

A) it predicts who will develop depression within the next six months 
B) its scores tend to vary the way an accepted theory of depression would predict 
C) it samples a wide range of behaviors associated with depression 
D) it gives the same result if taken twice in a relatively short period of time 
A) it predicts who will develop depression within the next six months 
B) its scores tend to vary the way an accepted theory of depression would predict 
C) it samples a wide range of behaviors associated with depression 
D) it gives the same result if taken twice in a relatively short period of time

Question 17

Investigations of interracial adoption and IQ have revealed that African American children reared in economically advantaged White households showed an overall increase in IQ relative to the national average for African American children.This finding supports the proposal that observed differences in IQ scores between various racial and ethnic groups:

Accepted Answer

A) result entirely from genetic factors 
B) result entirely from biases that exist in current intelligence testing procedures 
C) may result from environmental differences between the groups 
D) are a result of poor parenting practices 
A) result entirely from genetic factors 
B) result entirely from biases that exist in current intelligence testing procedures 
C) may result from environmental differences between the groups 
D) are a result of poor parenting practices

Question 18

Holly graduated last in her law school class, but she is the first in her class to make partner in a big firm.Her success was due to her ability to evaluate how things work in the firm and to adapt her behavior accordingly.According to the triarchic theory of intelligence, Holly is probably high in:

Accepted Answer

A) analytical intelligence 
B) creative intelligence 
C) practical intelligence 
D) intrapersonal intelligence 
A) analytical intelligence 
B) creative intelligence 
C) practical intelligence 
D) intrapersonal intelligence

Question 19

The results from studies that have compared correlations in intelligence between identical twins reared apart and fraternal twins reared together support the notion that:

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence is entirely determined by environmental factors 
B) intelligence is inherited to a considerable degree 
C) heredity does not contribute to similarities in intelligence scores 
D) shared environment explains most of the similarity in family intelligence scores 
A) intelligence is entirely determined by environmental factors 
B) intelligence is inherited to a considerable degree 
C) heredity does not contribute to similarities in intelligence scores 
D) shared environment explains most of the similarity in family intelligence scores

Question 20

How is intellectual disability defined? What are some of the causes of intellectual disabilities, and what effects does intellectual disability have on the individual?

Accepted Answer

Intellectual disability is defined as a

Kai has been raised in an intellectually impoverished environment, with no access to books and very few age-appropriate toys.The reaction range model suggests that Kai will:

Hank can quickly size up a situation and turn it to his advantage, making him a very successful businessman.In terms of the triarchic theory of intelligence, Hank is high in:

The type of intelligence Howard Gardner proposes is displayed by gifted musicians and child prodigies is:

Which of the following researchers proposed that crystallized intelligence is a type of intelligence distinct from other types of intelligence?

An intellectual disability can be diagnosed:

Howard Gardner developed his theory of multiple intelligences through the use of:

Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning Howard Gardner's view of intelligence?

In Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence, which of the following would most likely be high in intrapersonal intelligence?

Which of the following researchers proposed that verbal fluency is a type of intelligence distinct from other types of intelligence?

Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning Howard Gardner's view of intelligence?

Langston is a poet who has been writing since a very young age.According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, Langston is likely to score high in:

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 NOT among the seven he proposed?

Generally, tests that are administered after an individual has completed a specific program of studies are classified as:

In Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence, which of the following would most likely be high in interpersonal intelligence?

Comparing test scores across repeated administrations provides a measure of the test's ____________________.

To evaluate the content validity of a new test for depression, a psychologist might check to see if:

Holly graduated last in her law school class, but she is the first in her class to make partner in a big firm.Her success was due to her ability to evaluate how things work in the firm and to adapt her behavior accordingly.According to the triarchic theory of intelligence, Holly is probably high in:

The results from studies that have compared correlations in intelligence between identical twins reared apart and fraternal twins reared together support the notion that:

How is intellectual disability defined? What are some of the causes of intellectual disabilities, and what effects does intellectual disability have on the individual?

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Exam 10: Intelligence

Kai has been raised in an intellectually impoverished environment, with no access to books and very few age-appropriate toys.The reaction range model suggests that Kai will:

Hank can quickly size up a situation and turn it to his advantage, making him a very successful businessman.In terms of the triarchic theory of intelligence, Hank is high in:

The type of intelligence Howard Gardner proposes is displayed by gifted musicians and child prodigies is:

Which of the following researchers proposed that crystallized intelligence is a type of intelligence distinct from other types of intelligence?

An intellectual disability can be diagnosed:

Howard Gardner developed his theory of multiple intelligences through the use of:

Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning Howard Gardner's view of intelligence?

In Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence, which of the following would most likely be high in intrapersonal intelligence?

Which of the following researchers proposed that verbal fluency is a type of intelligence distinct from other types of intelligence?

Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning Howard Gardner's view of intelligence?

Langston is a poet who has been writing since a very young age.According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, Langston is likely to score high in:

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 NOT among the seven he proposed?

Generally, tests that are administered after an individual has completed a specific program of studies are classified as:

In Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence, which of the following would most likely be high in interpersonal intelligence?

Comparing test scores across repeated administrations provides a measure of the test's ____________________.

To evaluate the content validity of a new test for depression, a psychologist might check to see if:

The results from studies that have compared correlations in intelligence between identical twins reared apart and fraternal twins reared together support the notion that:

How is intellectual disability defined? What are some of the causes of intellectual disabilities, and what effects does intellectual disability have on the individual?

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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