Question 1

Gardner and his associates are known for proposing the

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized theory of intelligence. 
B)  triarchic theory of intelligence. 
C)  theory of multiple intelligences. 
D)  theory of emotional intelligence. 
E)  concept of the "g-factor.." 
A)  generalized theory of intelligence. 
B)  triarchic theory of intelligence. 
C)  theory of multiple intelligences. 
D)  theory of emotional intelligence. 
E)  concept of the "g-factor.."

Question 2

Cognitive scientists use computers

Accepted Answer

A)  as a tool to study human thought. 
B)  to generate brain images. 
C)  as a model of human thought. 
D)  as a metaphor for human cognition. 
E)  All of the above are 
A)  as a tool to study human thought. 
B)  to generate brain images. 
C)  as a model of human thought. 
D)  as a metaphor for human cognition. 
E)  All of the above are

Question 3

What percentage of the population is described as gifted, according to IQ standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  .01 percent 
B)  0.1 percent 
C)  2 percent 
D)  20 percent 
E)  35 percent 
A)  .01 percent 
B)  0.1 percent 
C)  2 percent 
D)  20 percent 
E)  35 percent

Question 4

What type of distribution describes IQ scores?

Accepted Answer

Such scores are normally distr

Question 5

Because it had to be administered ________, the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale was not as ________ as other intelligence tests.

Accepted Answer

A)  in groups; standardized 
B)  individually; economical 
C)  quickly; valid 
D)  often; reliable 
E)  only one time; consistent 
A)  in groups; standardized 
B)  individually; economical 
C)  quickly; valid 
D)  often; reliable 
E)  only one time; consistent

Question 6

The concept of the confirmation bias specifically assumes that we are most likely to believe

Accepted Answer

A)  the scientific method as true. 
B)  information that agrees with our thinking. 
C)  information that refutes our thinking. 
D)  logical thinking. 
E)  mental sets. 
A)  the scientific method as true. 
B)  information that agrees with our thinking. 
C)  information that refutes our thinking. 
D)  logical thinking. 
E)  mental sets.

Question 7

Concepts are ideas that represent

Accepted Answer

A)  a class or category of objects, ideas, or experiences. 
B)  patterns of behavior. 
C)  higher-order conditioning and secondary reinforcers. 
D)  rules for public displays of emotion. 
E)  none of these 
A)  a class or category of objects, ideas, or experiences. 
B)  patterns of behavior. 
C)  higher-order conditioning and secondary reinforcers. 
D)  rules for public displays of emotion. 
E)  none of these

Question 8

Which of the following events was a factor that led to mass intelligence testing in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  World War I 
B)  Reconstruction following the Civil War 
C)  World War II 
D)  the Industrial Revolution 
E)  the Great Depression 
A)  World War I 
B)  Reconstruction following the Civil War 
C)  World War II 
D)  the Industrial Revolution 
E)  the Great Depression

Question 9

Which of the following groups of children is most likely to have the most similar IQ scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  identical twins reared apart 
B)  same-sex fraternal twins 
C)  siblings reared together 
D)  identical twins reared together 
E)  opposite-sex fraternal twins 
A)  identical twins reared apart 
B)  same-sex fraternal twins 
C)  siblings reared together 
D)  identical twins reared together 
E)  opposite-sex fraternal twins

Question 10

A(n) ________ involves arranging concepts from general to specific.

Accepted Answer

A)  concept formation 
B)  algorithm 
C)  prototype 
D)  concept hierarchy 
E)  mental set 
A)  concept formation 
B)  algorithm 
C)  prototype 
D)  concept hierarchy 
E)  mental set

Question 11

According to Sternberg, your college grades would reflect your ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid 
B)  analytical 
C)  experiential 
D)  practical 
E)  creative 
A)  fluid 
B)  analytical 
C)  experiential 
D)  practical 
E)  creative

Question 12

In his decades-long study of giftedness, Lewis Terman found

Accepted Answer

A)  that there were surprisingly few professionals in his sample. 
B)  there were a great many professionals and even an "Einstein" or two. 
C)  that most gifted children generally grew up to be healthy and happy adults. 
D)  academic success was unrelated to IQ. 
E)  that high IQ was practically a guarantee of wealth and fame. 
A)  that there were surprisingly few professionals in his sample. 
B)  there were a great many professionals and even an "Einstein" or two. 
C)  that most gifted children generally grew up to be healthy and happy adults. 
D)  academic success was unrelated to IQ. 
E)  that high IQ was practically a guarantee of wealth and fame.

Question 13

The concept of ________ was denoted by the symbol "g" by Charles Spearman.

Accepted Answer

A)  general intelligence 
B)  gender 
C)  giftedness 
D)  genetics 
E)  genius 
A)  general intelligence 
B)  gender 
C)  giftedness 
D)  genetics 
E)  genius

Question 14

Interpersonal intelligence is to intrapersonal intelligence as

Accepted Answer

A)  others are to self. 
B)  self is to others. 
C)  positive is to negative. 
D)  "street smarts" is to "book smarts." 
E)  "book smarts" is to "street smarts." 
A)  others are to self. 
B)  self is to others. 
C)  positive is to negative. 
D)  "street smarts" is to "book smarts." 
E)  "book smarts" is to "street smarts."

Question 15

A problem with the Head Start enrichment program is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  may not start early enough. 
B)  has had no impact on IQ scores. 
C)  cannot undo the effects of poverty. 
D)  reaches all of the children who need it. 
E)  has no long term impact. 
A)  may not start early enough. 
B)  has had no impact on IQ scores. 
C)  cannot undo the effects of poverty. 
D)  reaches all of the children who need it. 
E)  has no long term impact.

Question 16

An example of ________ is a person who is expected to do poorly by his/her teacher, and then actually does poorly.

Accepted Answer

A)  divergent thinking 
B)  lack of interpersonal intelligence 
C)  high crystallized intelligence 
D)  an accurate "g" 
E)  a self-fulfilling prophecy 
A)  divergent thinking 
B)  lack of interpersonal intelligence 
C)  high crystallized intelligence 
D)  an accurate "g" 
E)  a self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 17

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences divides intelligence into ________ independent abilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
E)  twelve 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
E)  twelve

Question 18

Which of these is one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Accepted Answer

A)  poetic 
B)  digital 
C)  creative 
D)  naturalistic 
E)  analytical 
A)  poetic 
B)  digital 
C)  creative 
D)  naturalistic 
E)  analytical

Question 19

John learns about Michelle, a student at a state university in NY, who has blond hair, enjoys the summer, and likes the beach. John assumes she is from California (given the stereotypes about women from California) despite the fact that over 85% of students at this state university are from NY. This is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  divergent thinking. 
B)  algorithms. 
C)  knowledge of the base rate. 
D)  the representativeness bias. 
E)  convergent thinking. 
A)  divergent thinking. 
B)  algorithms. 
C)  knowledge of the base rate. 
D)  the representativeness bias. 
E)  convergent thinking.

Question 20

Shalissa is described as being self-aware and able to manipulate situations to her advantage. She is probably high in

Accepted Answer

A)  analytical intelligence. 
B)  creative intelligence. 
C)  practical intelligence. 
D)  fluid intelligence. 
E)  none of these 
A)  analytical intelligence. 
B)  creative intelligence. 
C)  practical intelligence. 
D)  fluid intelligence. 
E)  none of these

Gardner and his associates are known for proposing the

Cognitive scientists use computers

What percentage of the population is described as gifted, according to IQ standards?

What type of distribution describes IQ scores?

Because it had to be administered , the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale was not as as other intelligence tests.

The concept of the confirmation bias specifically assumes that we are most likely to believe

Concepts are ideas that represent

Which of the following events was a factor that led to mass intelligence testing in the United States?

Which of the following groups of children is most likely to have the most similar IQ scores?

A(n) ________ involves arranging concepts from general to specific.

According to Sternberg, your college grades would reflect your ________ intelligence.

In his decades-long study of giftedness, Lewis Terman found

The concept of ________ was denoted by the symbol "g" by Charles Spearman.

Interpersonal intelligence is to intrapersonal intelligence as

A problem with the Head Start enrichment program is that it

An example of ________ is a person who is expected to do poorly by his/her teacher, and then actually does poorly.

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences divides intelligence into ________ independent abilities.

Which of these is one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Shalissa is described as being self-aware and able to manipulate situations to her advantage. She is probably high in

Mind, Behavior, and Psychological Science

Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Human Nature

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Human Nurture

Memory

Development Over the Lifespan

States of Consciousness

Emotion and Motivation

Personality: Theories of the Whole Person

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies for Psychological Disorders

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Exam 6: Thinking and Intelligence

Gardner and his associates are known for proposing the

Cognitive scientists use computers

What percentage of the population is described as gifted, according to IQ standards?

What type of distribution describes IQ scores?

Because it had to be administered ________, the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale was not as ________ as other intelligence tests.

The concept of the confirmation bias specifically assumes that we are most likely to believe

Concepts are ideas that represent

Which of the following events was a factor that led to mass intelligence testing in the United States?

Which of the following groups of children is most likely to have the most similar IQ scores?

A(n) ________ involves arranging concepts from general to specific.

According to Sternberg, your college grades would reflect your ________ intelligence.

In his decades-long study of giftedness, Lewis Terman found

The concept of ________ was denoted by the symbol "g" by Charles Spearman.

Interpersonal intelligence is to intrapersonal intelligence as

A problem with the Head Start enrichment program is that it

An example of ________ is a person who is expected to do poorly by his/her teacher, and then actually does poorly.

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences divides intelligence into ________ independent abilities.

Which of these is one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Shalissa is described as being self-aware and able to manipulate situations to her advantage. She is probably high in

Mind, Behavior, and Psychological Science

Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Human Nature

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Human Nurture

Memory

Development Over the Lifespan

States of Consciousness

Emotion and Motivation

Personality: Theories of the Whole Person

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies for Psychological Disorders

From Stress to Health and Well-Being

Filters

Because it had to be administered , the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale was not as as other intelligence tests.