Question 1

The best evidence supporting the role of genetic factors in intelligence is provided by studies that compare

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A)  children to both their biological and adoptive parents. 
B)  identical and fraternal twins. 
C)  people born in different generations since the 1930's. 
D)  children raised in poverty and middle-class children. 
A)  children to both their biological and adoptive parents. 
B)  identical and fraternal twins. 
C)  people born in different generations since the 1930's. 
D)  children raised in poverty and middle-class children.

Question 2

Reliability refers to the ____ of a measuring device such as a test.

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A)  consistency 
B)  predictability 
C)  accuracy of inference 
D)  representativeness 
A)  consistency 
B)  predictability 
C)  accuracy of inference 
D)  representativeness

Question 3

Jeremy is very sensitive to sounds,rhythms,the meaning of words,and the different functions of language.According to Gardner,Jeremy has a high level of

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A)  linguistic intelligence. 
B)  fluid intelligence. 
C)  musical intelligence. 
D)  crystallized intelligence. 
A)  linguistic intelligence. 
B)  fluid intelligence. 
C)  musical intelligence. 
D)  crystallized intelligence.

Question 4

Dr.Fuller needs a really creative student to assist with the design of a new research project.She's asked to see the IQ scores of a number of students so she can use the scores to choose her new research assistant.What does Dr.Fuller need to know before making her decision?

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A)  Scores on some IQ tests are more related to creativity than others. 
B)  Creativity is related to intelligence, but only weakly. 
C)  Grade point averages would be just as good a predictor of creativity, and probably easier to obtain. 
D)  There is no relationship at all between intelligence and creativity. 
A)  Scores on some IQ tests are more related to creativity than others. 
B)  Creativity is related to intelligence, but only weakly. 
C)  Grade point averages would be just as good a predictor of creativity, and probably easier to obtain. 
D)  There is no relationship at all between intelligence and creativity.

Question 5

Phenylketonuria may lead to mental retardation because of

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A)  a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid that destroys brain tissue. 
B)  the presence of an extra chromosome. 
C)  an inherited enzyme deficiency. 
D)  nutritional deficiencies. 
A)  a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid that destroys brain tissue. 
B)  the presence of an extra chromosome. 
C)  an inherited enzyme deficiency. 
D)  nutritional deficiencies.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight types of intelligence described by Gardner?

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A)  mechanical 
B)  spatial 
C)  logical-mathematical 
D)  musical 
A)  mechanical 
B)  spatial 
C)  logical-mathematical 
D)  musical

Question 7

Criterion-related validity is

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A)  estimated by correlating subjects' scores on a test with their scores on an independent criterion (another measure) of the trait assessed by the test. 
B)  the degree to which the content of a test is representative of the domain it's supposed to cover. 
C)  the measurement consistency of a test. 
D)  the extent to which there is evidence that a test measures a particular hypothetical construct. 
A)  estimated by correlating subjects' scores on a test with their scores on an independent criterion (another measure) of the trait assessed by the test. 
B)  the degree to which the content of a test is representative of the domain it's supposed to cover. 
C)  the measurement consistency of a test. 
D)  the extent to which there is evidence that a test measures a particular hypothetical construct.

Question 8

Convincing evidence for the role of environmental influences on intelligence is provided by studies that compare

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A)  adopted children to their biological parents. 
B)  adopted children to their adoptive parents. 
C)  children reared by their biological parents to their biological parents. 
D)  identical twins reared together and fraternal twins reared together. 
A)  adopted children to their biological parents. 
B)  adopted children to their adoptive parents. 
C)  children reared by their biological parents to their biological parents. 
D)  identical twins reared together and fraternal twins reared together.

Question 9

In which of the following cases is the correlation between IQ scores the highest?

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A)  siblings reared together 
B)  siblings reared apart 
C)  fraternal twins reared together 
D)  adoptive siblings reared together 
A)  siblings reared together 
B)  siblings reared apart 
C)  fraternal twins reared together 
D)  adoptive siblings reared together

Question 10

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

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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 11

According to Simonton,to a large extent,exceptional achievement depends at least as much on perseverance,practice,and outstanding training as it does on innate ability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When the heritability of a characteristic (such as IQ)is very high,it means that observed differences in group averages are due to genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the "drudge theory" of exceptional achievement,eminence in a field depends on

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A)  creativity and intelligence. 
B)  determination and tedious practice. 
C)  Intelligence and social skills. 
D)  social skills and determination. 
A)  creativity and intelligence. 
B)  determination and tedious practice. 
C)  Intelligence and social skills. 
D)  social skills and determination.

Question 14

Identify an area of our society other than education,the workplace,and clinical settings that have been affected by the use of psychological tests.Describe how this area is affect by psychological tests and explain whether tests have led to improvement in this area.

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Possible areas that students might menti

Question 15

If your roommate tries to convince you that the college cafeteria uses leftovers from students' dinner trays to make stew for the next day's lunch by arguing that they have never seen the leftovers actually thrown out,your roommate's argument is using

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A)  an appeal to ignorance. 
B)  an appeal to knowledge. 
C)  logic. 
D)  reification. 
A)  an appeal to ignorance. 
B)  an appeal to knowledge. 
C)  logic. 
D)  reification.

Question 16

Briefly define mental retardation,and discuss its various levels.

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Mental retardation refers to sub-average

Question 17

Some critics argue that ____ use of the term "intelligence" is so broad,encompassing virtually any valued human ability,it makes the term almost meaningless.

Accepted Answer

A)  David Wechsler's 
B)  Alfred Binet's 
C)  Robert Sternberg's 
D)  Howard Gardner's 
A)  David Wechsler's 
B)  Alfred Binet's 
C)  Robert Sternberg's 
D)  Howard Gardner's

Question 18

Coleman is currently 30 years old.When he was 15 years old,he took an intelligence test and was told that his IQ score was 110.If Coleman retakes the intelligence test now,he would likely discover that his current IQ score

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A)  is close to 220, double his previous score. 
B)  is close to 55, one half his previous score. 
C)  is similar to his previous score of 110. 
D)  has little relation to his early score because IQ scores tend to lack reliability. 
A)  is close to 220, double his previous score. 
B)  is close to 55, one half his previous score. 
C)  is similar to his previous score of 110. 
D)  has little relation to his early score because IQ scores tend to lack reliability.

Question 19

A valid test is one that

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A)  is consistent. 
B)  is reliable. 
C)  measures what it is supposed to measure. 
D)  has been standardized but not normed. 
A)  is consistent. 
B)  is reliable. 
C)  measures what it is supposed to measure. 
D)  has been standardized but not normed.

Question 20

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.

The best evidence supporting the role of genetic factors in intelligence is provided by studies that compare

Reliability refers to the ____ of a measuring device such as a test.

Jeremy is very sensitive to sounds,rhythms,the meaning of words,and the different functions of language.According to Gardner,Jeremy has a high level of

Dr.Fuller needs a really creative student to assist with the design of a new research project.She's asked to see the IQ scores of a number of students so she can use the scores to choose her new research assistant.What does Dr.Fuller need to know before making her decision?

Phenylketonuria may lead to mental retardation because of

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight types of intelligence described by Gardner?

Criterion-related validity is

Convincing evidence for the role of environmental influences on intelligence is provided by studies that compare

In which of the following cases is the correlation between IQ scores the highest?

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

According to Simonton,to a large extent,exceptional achievement depends at least as much on perseverance,practice,and outstanding training as it does on innate ability.

When the heritability of a characteristic (such as IQ)is very high,it means that observed differences in group averages are due to genetic factors.

According to the "drudge theory" of exceptional achievement,eminence in a field depends on

Identify an area of our society other than education,the workplace,and clinical settings that have been affected by the use of psychological tests.Describe how this area is affect by psychological tests and explain whether tests have led to improvement in this area.

If your roommate tries to convince you that the college cafeteria uses leftovers from students' dinner trays to make stew for the next day's lunch by arguing that they have never seen the leftovers actually thrown out,your roommate's argument is using

Briefly define mental retardation,and discuss its various levels.

Some critics argue that ____ use of the term "intelligence" is so broad,encompassing virtually any valued human ability,it makes the term almost meaningless.

Coleman is currently 30 years old.When he was 15 years old,he took an intelligence test and was told that his IQ score was 110.If Coleman retakes the intelligence test now,he would likely discover that his current IQ score

A valid test is one that

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

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The best evidence supporting the role of genetic factors in intelligence is provided by studies that compare

Reliability refers to the ____ of a measuring device such as a test.

Jeremy is very sensitive to sounds,rhythms,the meaning of words,and the different functions of language.According to Gardner,Jeremy has a high level of

Dr.Fuller needs a really creative student to assist with the design of a new research project.She's asked to see the IQ scores of a number of students so she can use the scores to choose her new research assistant.What does Dr.Fuller need to know before making her decision?

Phenylketonuria may lead to mental retardation because of

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight types of intelligence described by Gardner?

Criterion-related validity is

Convincing evidence for the role of environmental influences on intelligence is provided by studies that compare

In which of the following cases is the correlation between IQ scores the highest?

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

According to Simonton,to a large extent,exceptional achievement depends at least as much on perseverance,practice,and outstanding training as it does on innate ability.

When the heritability of a characteristic (such as IQ)is very high,it means that observed differences in group averages are due to genetic factors.

According to the "drudge theory" of exceptional achievement,eminence in a field depends on

Identify an area of our society other than education,the workplace,and clinical settings that have been affected by the use of psychological tests.Describe how this area is affect by psychological tests and explain whether tests have led to improvement in this area.

If your roommate tries to convince you that the college cafeteria uses leftovers from students' dinner trays to make stew for the next day's lunch by arguing that they have never seen the leftovers actually thrown out,your roommate's argument is using

Briefly define mental retardation,and discuss its various levels.

Some critics argue that ____ use of the term "intelligence" is so broad,encompassing virtually any valued human ability,it makes the term almost meaningless.

Coleman is currently 30 years old.When he was 15 years old,he took an intelligence test and was told that his IQ score was 110.If Coleman retakes the intelligence test now,he would likely discover that his current IQ score

A valid test is one that

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

The Evolution of Psychology

The Research Enterprise in Psychology

The Biological Bases of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Variations in Consciousness

Learning

Human Memory

Language and Thought

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development Across the Life Span

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Social Behavior

Stress,Coping,and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Statistical Methods

Industrial organizational Psychology

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