Question 1

You recently took the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and just learned that your IQ is 100.This IQ score of 100 means

Accepted Answer

A)  that you answered 100% of the test questions correctly. 
B)  that you answered 100 of the test questions correctly. 
C)  that you have twice as much intelligence as someone who has an IQ of 50. 
D)  that you showed average performance on the test. 
A)  that you answered 100% of the test questions correctly. 
B)  that you answered 100 of the test questions correctly. 
C)  that you have twice as much intelligence as someone who has an IQ of 50. 
D)  that you showed average performance on the test.

Question 2

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence,someone who is high in analytic intelligence should

Accepted Answer

A)  cope well with new or novel tasks. 
B)  be able to solve problems that are unique to the existing cultural surroundings. 
C)  perform well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning skills. 
D)  show deficits in the other two areas of cognitive function. 
A)  cope well with new or novel tasks. 
B)  be able to solve problems that are unique to the existing cultural surroundings. 
C)  perform well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning skills. 
D)  show deficits in the other two areas of cognitive function.

Question 3

Discuss the similarities and differences between current views on the nature and assessment of intelligence and creativity.

Accepted Answer

Both are influenced to a considerable ex

Question 4

Shawna's IQ score was calculated using the formula developed by Lewis Terman,and the result was 92.This indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  Shawna's chronological age is greater than her mental age. 
B)  Shawna's mental age is greater than her chronological age. 
C)  Shawna's mental age and chronological age are the same. 
D)  the IQ score calculation was done incorrectly. 
A)  Shawna's chronological age is greater than her mental age. 
B)  Shawna's mental age is greater than her chronological age. 
C)  Shawna's mental age and chronological age are the same. 
D)  the IQ score calculation was done incorrectly.

Question 5

Studies of ____________________ gifted children suggest that they tend to be either average or above average in social and emotional development while ____________________ gifted children are often introverted and socially isolated.

Accepted Answer

moderately

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary mental abilities proposed by Thurstone?

Accepted Answer

A)  convergent thinking 
B)  inductive reasoning 
C)  numerical abilitiy 
D)  word fluency 
A)  convergent thinking 
B)  inductive reasoning 
C)  numerical abilitiy 
D)  word fluency

Question 7

In a normal distribution of information,most persons will be found

Accepted Answer

A)  to the far right in the distribution. 
B)  in the center of the distribution. 
C)  to the far left in the distribution. 
D)  on both extremes of the distribution. 
A)  to the far right in the distribution. 
B)  in the center of the distribution. 
C)  to the far left in the distribution. 
D)  on both extremes of the distribution.

Question 8

The results of recent research suggest that the incidence of ____ among profoundly gifted children (those with an IQ above 180)is about twice as high as in other children.

Accepted Answer

A)  drug abuse 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  interpersonal and emotional problems 
D)  childhood sexual abuse 
A)  drug abuse 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  interpersonal and emotional problems 
D)  childhood sexual abuse

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning psychological tests is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  aptitude tests assess specific types of mental abilities 
B)  personality tests measure various aspects of personality including motives, interests, and values 
C)  intelligence tests measure a person's mastery and knowledge of various subjects 
D)  mental ability tests include intelligence, aptitude, and achievement tests 
A)  aptitude tests assess specific types of mental abilities 
B)  personality tests measure various aspects of personality including motives, interests, and values 
C)  intelligence tests measure a person's mastery and knowledge of various subjects 
D)  mental ability tests include intelligence, aptitude, and achievement tests

Question 10

Which of the following appears to be the MOST responsible for ethnic differences in IQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic differences between ethnic groups 
B)  culturally biased tests 
C)  poor rapport between a nonminority test giver and a minority test taker 
D)  the cultural disadvantages associated with a lower-class upbringing 
A)  genetic differences between ethnic groups 
B)  culturally biased tests 
C)  poor rapport between a nonminority test giver and a minority test taker 
D)  the cultural disadvantages associated with a lower-class upbringing

Question 11

Carolina has been raised in an intellectually enriched environment with lots of books and age-appropriate toys.The reaction range model suggests that Carolina will

Accepted Answer

A)  score near the top of her potential IQ range. 
B)  show a steady increase in IQ score during early childhood and adolescence. 
C)  perform better than the majority of her peers on standardized tests of intelligence. 
D)  have a wider intellectual reaction range than children raised in less stimulating environments. 
A)  score near the top of her potential IQ range. 
B)  show a steady increase in IQ score during early childhood and adolescence. 
C)  perform better than the majority of her peers on standardized tests of intelligence. 
D)  have a wider intellectual reaction range than children raised in less stimulating environments.

Question 12

The youngest age at which IQ scores are fairly good predictors of adult IQ is

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 years old. 
B)  3-5 years old. 
C)  7-9 years old. 
D)  15-16 years old. 
A)  1-2 years old. 
B)  3-5 years old. 
C)  7-9 years old. 
D)  15-16 years old.

Question 13

Monica recently completed the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and was told that her deviation IQ score fell at the 50th percentile.This means that

Accepted Answer

A)  Monica's score falls below the average for the test. 
B)  Monica's IQ score would be 100. 
C)  Monica's IQ score would also be 50. 
D)  Monica answered half the questions on the exam incorrectly. 
A)  Monica's score falls below the average for the test. 
B)  Monica's IQ score would be 100. 
C)  Monica's IQ score would also be 50. 
D)  Monica answered half the questions on the exam incorrectly.

Question 14

Ishmael and Aliyah were enrolled in different sections of the same course.When Aliyah was taking her midterm exam,there was a lecture being held in the next room.This distracted her and made it difficult for her to concentrate on her exam.When Ishmael wrote his midterm exam,the room next door was empty and he had no distractions.In this example,the administration of the midterm exam for this course

Accepted Answer

A)  did not have high test-retest reliability. 
B)  was not standardized across the two course sections. 
C)  would have poor construct validity. 
D)  did not have adequate test norms. 
A)  did not have high test-retest reliability. 
B)  was not standardized across the two course sections. 
C)  would have poor construct validity. 
D)  did not have adequate test norms.

Question 15

This multiple-choice question requires

Accepted Answer

A)  convergent thinking 
B)  divergent thinking 
C)  creativity 
D)  insight 
A)  convergent thinking 
B)  divergent thinking 
C)  creativity 
D)  insight

Question 16

Which of the following statements BEST characterizes the current view regarding the use of tests to predict vocational success?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is illegal to use mental ability tests to evaluate prospective employees. 
B)  Employers can use any test of mental ability with prospective employees as long as the test has been shown to be reliable. 
C)  Only tests designed to measure social or practical intelligence are permissible. 
D)  There is controversy over the use of IQ tests in hiring employees. 
A)  It is illegal to use mental ability tests to evaluate prospective employees. 
B)  Employers can use any test of mental ability with prospective employees as long as the test has been shown to be reliable. 
C)  Only tests designed to measure social or practical intelligence are permissible. 
D)  There is controversy over the use of IQ tests in hiring employees.

Question 17

The correlation between social class and intelligence is

Accepted Answer

A)  positive. 
B)  negative. 
C)  inverse. 
D)  zero. 
A)  positive. 
B)  negative. 
C)  inverse. 
D)  zero.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding creativity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity is strongly correlated with intelligence 
B)  creativity tests and intelligence tests both measure the same types of mental abilities 
C)  highly creative people generally have above average intelligence 
D)  a high level of intelligence almost guarantees a high level of creativity 
A)  creativity is strongly correlated with intelligence 
B)  creativity tests and intelligence tests both measure the same types of mental abilities 
C)  highly creative people generally have above average intelligence 
D)  a high level of intelligence almost guarantees a high level of creativity

Question 19

Research on the biological correlates of intelligence seemed to correlate with ____________________; suggesting that smarter people ____________________longer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on the biological correlates of intelligence...

Question 20

According to the text,people with high IQs are at lower risk for all of the following health problems EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular disease. 
B)  food poisoning. 
C)  cancer. 
D)  chronic lung disease. 
A)  cardiovascular disease. 
B)  food poisoning. 
C)  cancer. 
D)  chronic lung disease.

You recently took the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and just learned that your IQ is 100.This IQ score of 100 means

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence,someone who is high in analytic intelligence should

Discuss the similarities and differences between current views on the nature and assessment of intelligence and creativity.

Shawna's IQ score was calculated using the formula developed by Lewis Terman,and the result was 92.This indicates that

Studies of gifted children suggest that they tend to be either average or above average in social and emotional development while gifted children are often introverted and socially isolated.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary mental abilities proposed by Thurstone?

In a normal distribution of information,most persons will be found

The results of recent research suggest that the incidence of ____ among profoundly gifted children (those with an IQ above 180)is about twice as high as in other children.

Which of the following statements concerning psychological tests is false?

Which of the following appears to be the MOST responsible for ethnic differences in IQ?

Carolina has been raised in an intellectually enriched environment with lots of books and age-appropriate toys.The reaction range model suggests that Carolina will

The youngest age at which IQ scores are fairly good predictors of adult IQ is

Monica recently completed the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and was told that her deviation IQ score fell at the 50th percentile.This means that

This multiple-choice question requires

Which of the following statements BEST characterizes the current view regarding the use of tests to predict vocational success?

The correlation between social class and intelligence is

Which of the following statements regarding creativity is true?

Research on the biological correlates of intelligence seemed to correlate with ; suggesting that smarter people longer.

According to the text,people with high IQs are at lower risk for all of the following health problems EXCEPT

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

Personality

Social Behavior

Stress,Coping,and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Statistical Methods

Industrial organizational Psychology

Psychology and Environmental Sustainability: Conservation Psychology

Filters

Exam 9: Intelligence and Psychological Testing

You recently took the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and just learned that your IQ is 100.This IQ score of 100 means

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence,someone who is high in analytic intelligence should

Discuss the similarities and differences between current views on the nature and assessment of intelligence and creativity.

Shawna's IQ score was calculated using the formula developed by Lewis Terman,and the result was 92.This indicates that

Studies of ____________________ gifted children suggest that they tend to be either average or above average in social and emotional development while ____________________ gifted children are often introverted and socially isolated.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary mental abilities proposed by Thurstone?

In a normal distribution of information,most persons will be found

The results of recent research suggest that the incidence of ____ among profoundly gifted children (those with an IQ above 180)is about twice as high as in other children.

Which of the following statements concerning psychological tests is false?

Which of the following appears to be the MOST responsible for ethnic differences in IQ?

Carolina has been raised in an intellectually enriched environment with lots of books and age-appropriate toys.The reaction range model suggests that Carolina will

The youngest age at which IQ scores are fairly good predictors of adult IQ is

Monica recently completed the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and was told that her deviation IQ score fell at the 50th percentile.This means that

This multiple-choice question requires

Which of the following statements BEST characterizes the current view regarding the use of tests to predict vocational success?

The correlation between social class and intelligence is

Which of the following statements regarding creativity is true?

Research on the biological correlates of intelligence seemed to correlate with ____________________; suggesting that smarter people ____________________longer.

According to the text,people with high IQs are at lower risk for all of the following health problems EXCEPT

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

Personality

Social Behavior

Stress,Coping,and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Statistical Methods

Industrial organizational Psychology

Psychology and Environmental Sustainability: Conservation Psychology

Filters

Studies of gifted children suggest that they tend to be either average or above average in social and emotional development while gifted children are often introverted and socially isolated.

Research on the biological correlates of intelligence seemed to correlate with ; suggesting that smarter people longer.