Question 1

In Canada, what is one of the most commonly used tests of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Canadian Test of Basic Skills 
B)  The Stanford-Binet Test 
C)  The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV 
D)  The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children 
A)  The Canadian Test of Basic Skills 
B)  The Stanford-Binet Test 
C)  The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV 
D)  The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children

Question 2

Which of the following does the definition of a "learning disability" always include?

Accepted Answer

A)  mild intellectual impairment 
B)  attention deficit 
C)  sensory problem 
D)  normal intelligence 
A)  mild intellectual impairment 
B)  attention deficit 
C)  sensory problem 
D)  normal intelligence

Question 3

If you are reading this test question for the first time, where will the question be stored?

Accepted Answer

A)  currently stored in sensory memory 
B)  currently stored in long-term memory 
C)  currently stored in working memory 
D)  not currently stored in any memory system 
A)  currently stored in sensory memory 
B)  currently stored in long-term memory 
C)  currently stored in working memory 
D)  not currently stored in any memory system

Question 4

Which evidence best demonstrates an environmental impact on intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  a high correlation between the IQ scores of identical twins 
B)  a low correlation between the IQ scores of strangers 
C)  the rapid increase in average WISC scores seen during the past 25 years 
D)  the stability of WISC scores seen during the past 25 years 
A)  a high correlation between the IQ scores of identical twins 
B)  a low correlation between the IQ scores of strangers 
C)  the rapid increase in average WISC scores seen during the past 25 years 
D)  the stability of WISC scores seen during the past 25 years

Question 5

The Early Development Instrument (EDI) is being used as an early intervention intelligence program for what grade of Canadian school students?

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-school 
B)  kindergarten 
C)  grade 1 
D)  grade 2 
A)  pre-school 
B)  kindergarten 
C)  grade 1 
D)  grade 2

Question 6

What is the causal relationship between consumption and ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both food allergies and sugar have been shown to be major causes of ADHD. 
B)  Only food allergies have been shown to be a major cause of ADHD. 
C)  Only sugar consumption has been shown to be a major cause of ADHD. 
D)  Neither food allergies nor sugar are major causes of ADHD. 
A)  Both food allergies and sugar have been shown to be major causes of ADHD. 
B)  Only food allergies have been shown to be a major cause of ADHD. 
C)  Only sugar consumption has been shown to be a major cause of ADHD. 
D)  Neither food allergies nor sugar are major causes of ADHD.

Question 7

Ten-year-old Ziggy is best described as "mildly" intellectually impaired, as his level of intellect is just below the "normal" range. In addition, his impairment appears not to be due to any biological damage. Given this description, how would Ziggy best be categorized?

Accepted Answer

A)  as having organic intellectual impairment 
B)  as learning disabled 
C)  as having familial intellectual impairment 
D)  as a savant 
A)  as having organic intellectual impairment 
B)  as learning disabled 
C)  as having familial intellectual impairment 
D)  as a savant

Question 8

Which of the following factors accounts for the variance in IQ scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  heredity 
C)  age 
D)  ethnicity 
A)  gender 
B)  heredity 
C)  age 
D)  ethnicity

Question 9

Why did Binet and Simon develop the first objective intelligence test?

Accepted Answer

A)  in order to rank order the intellectual capacities of different races 
B)  in order to identify children who would need special help in school 
C)  in order to help the military select soldiers for important tasks 
D)  in order to test their theory of intelligence 
A)  in order to rank order the intellectual capacities of different races 
B)  in order to identify children who would need special help in school 
C)  in order to help the military select soldiers for important tasks 
D)  in order to test their theory of intelligence

Question 10

What is the basic premise of a hereditary view concerning the nature of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more closely related two individuals are, the more positively correlated their IQ scores will be. 
B)  The correlation between biological siblings' IQ scores will be about 0.0. 
C)  Parents' IQ scores are not very predictive of their children's IQ scores. 
D)  Experience plays a major role in determining a person's IQ score. 
A)  The more closely related two individuals are, the more positively correlated their IQ scores will be. 
B)  The correlation between biological siblings' IQ scores will be about 0.0. 
C)  Parents' IQ scores are not very predictive of their children's IQ scores. 
D)  Experience plays a major role in determining a person's IQ score.

Question 11

In reading, what is the process of identifying a unique pattern of letters called?

Accepted Answer

A)  intonation 
B)  phonological awareness 
C)  word recognition 
D)  divergent thinking 
A)  intonation 
B)  phonological awareness 
C)  word recognition 
D)  divergent thinking

Question 12

Which of the following reflects a basic ability available only to a concrete-operational thinker?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Realistically speaking..." 
B)  "Hypothetically speaking..." 
C)  "Speaking from experience, I..." 
D)  "Speaking on behalf of others, I..." 
A)  "Realistically speaking..." 
B)  "Hypothetically speaking..." 
C)  "Speaking from experience, I..." 
D)  "Speaking on behalf of others, I..."

Question 13

Zoe's parents are concerned about her nutritional health. They believe that she is consuming too many "empty" calories' worth of food. Which of the following is an example of "empty" calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  a diet soda and a bag of potato chips 
B)  an apple with peanut butter 
C)  a bag of pretzels and a 100% juice box 
D)  a frozen yogurt bar 
A)  a diet soda and a bag of potato chips 
B)  an apple with peanut butter 
C)  a bag of pretzels and a 100% juice box 
D)  a frozen yogurt bar

Question 14

Sherri has been eating a great deal, and she has been outgrowing most of her clothes. At what age do most girls like Sherri experience a middle childhood growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 years 
B)  9 years 
C)  10 years 
D)  11 years 
A)  8 years 
B)  9 years 
C)  10 years 
D)  11 years

Question 15

Who is most associated with a theory of "multiple intelligences" (i.e., existential intelligence, naturalistic intelligence)?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Carroll 
B)  Alfred Binet 
C)  Howard Gardner 
D)  Jean Piaget 
A)  John Carroll 
B)  Alfred Binet 
C)  Howard Gardner 
D)  Jean Piaget

Question 16

What do the most effective treatments for ADHD include?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant drugs and psychosocial treatments 
B)  anti-depressant drugs 
C)  parental modelling 
D)  behaviour modification (i.e., reward and punishment) 
A)  stimulant drugs and psychosocial treatments 
B)  anti-depressant drugs 
C)  parental modelling 
D)  behaviour modification (i.e., reward and punishment)

Question 17

Pete has a high IQ and he has a very high-paying, prestigious job. Which of the following occupations does Pete likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  actor 
B)  policeman 
C)  lawyer 
D)  professor 
A)  actor 
B)  policeman 
C)  lawyer 
D)  professor

Question 18

Freddy had written his essay for his history class on the night before it was due. The first draft was the final draft. What critical mistake did Freddy make with this paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  He didn't revise the essay. 
B)  He didn't organize his thoughts logically. 
C)  He didn't follow instructions. 
D)  He didn't prepare an outline. 
A)  He didn't revise the essay. 
B)  He didn't organize his thoughts logically. 
C)  He didn't follow instructions. 
D)  He didn't prepare an outline.

Question 19

Which does a knowledge-telling writing strategy require?

Accepted Answer

A)  writing anything and then checking back to find main points 
B)  writing down themes first and facts second 
C)  writing down anything on the topics as it pops into memory 
D)  deciding on key information and writing it first 
A)  writing anything and then checking back to find main points 
B)  writing down themes first and facts second 
C)  writing down anything on the topics as it pops into memory 
D)  deciding on key information and writing it first

Question 20

Which question is best answered through convergent thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What is life?" 
B)  "How is knowledge of developmental psychology useful?" 
C)  "Who is the best football player of all time?" 
D)  "What is 5 + 5?" 
A)  "What is life?" 
B)  "How is knowledge of developmental psychology useful?" 
C)  "Who is the best football player of all time?" 
D)  "What is 5 + 5?"

In Canada, what is one of the most commonly used tests of intelligence?

Which of the following does the definition of a "learning disability" always include?

If you are reading this test question for the first time, where will the question be stored?

Which evidence best demonstrates an environmental impact on intelligence?

The Early Development Instrument (EDI) is being used as an early intervention intelligence program for what grade of Canadian school students?

What is the causal relationship between consumption and ADHD?

Ten-year-old Ziggy is best described as "mildly" intellectually impaired, as his level of intellect is just below the "normal" range. In addition, his impairment appears not to be due to any biological damage. Given this description, how would Ziggy best be categorized?

Which of the following factors accounts for the variance in IQ scores?

Why did Binet and Simon develop the first objective intelligence test?

What is the basic premise of a hereditary view concerning the nature of intelligence?

In reading, what is the process of identifying a unique pattern of letters called?

Which of the following reflects a basic ability available only to a concrete-operational thinker?

Zoe's parents are concerned about her nutritional health. They believe that she is consuming too many "empty" calories' worth of food. Which of the following is an example of "empty" calories?

Sherri has been eating a great deal, and she has been outgrowing most of her clothes. At what age do most girls like Sherri experience a middle childhood growth spurt?

Who is most associated with a theory of "multiple intelligences" (i.e., existential intelligence, naturalistic intelligence)?

What do the most effective treatments for ADHD include?

Pete has a high IQ and he has a very high-paying, prestigious job. Which of the following occupations does Pete likely have?

Freddy had written his essay for his history class on the night before it was due. The first draft was the final draft. What critical mistake did Freddy make with this paper?

Which does a knowledge-telling writing strategy require?

Which question is best answered through convergent thinking?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations

Tools for Exploring the World

Entering the Social World

Growing and Learning in the Preschool Years

Interacting and the Work of Play

Expanding Social Horizons

Rites of Passage

Moving into the Adult Social World

Becoming an Adult

Being with Others

Work and Leisure

Making It in Midlife

The Personal Context of Later Life

Social Aspects of Later Life

The Final Passage

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Exam 7: Off to School

In Canada, what is one of the most commonly used tests of intelligence?

Which of the following does the definition of a "learning disability" always include?

If you are reading this test question for the first time, where will the question be stored?

Which evidence best demonstrates an environmental impact on intelligence?

The Early Development Instrument (EDI) is being used as an early intervention intelligence program for what grade of Canadian school students?

What is the causal relationship between consumption and ADHD?

Ten-year-old Ziggy is best described as "mildly" intellectually impaired, as his level of intellect is just below the "normal" range. In addition, his impairment appears not to be due to any biological damage. Given this description, how would Ziggy best be categorized?

Which of the following factors accounts for the variance in IQ scores?

Why did Binet and Simon develop the first objective intelligence test?

What is the basic premise of a hereditary view concerning the nature of intelligence?

In reading, what is the process of identifying a unique pattern of letters called?

Which of the following reflects a basic ability available only to a concrete-operational thinker?

Zoe's parents are concerned about her nutritional health. They believe that she is consuming too many "empty" calories' worth of food. Which of the following is an example of "empty" calories?

Sherri has been eating a great deal, and she has been outgrowing most of her clothes. At what age do most girls like Sherri experience a middle childhood growth spurt?

Who is most associated with a theory of "multiple intelligences" (i.e., existential intelligence, naturalistic intelligence)?

What do the most effective treatments for ADHD include?

Pete has a high IQ and he has a very high-paying, prestigious job. Which of the following occupations does Pete likely have?

Freddy had written his essay for his history class on the night before it was due. The first draft was the final draft. What critical mistake did Freddy make with this paper?

Which does a knowledge-telling writing strategy require?

Which question is best answered through convergent thinking?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations

Tools for Exploring the World

Entering the Social World

Growing and Learning in the Preschool Years

Interacting and the Work of Play

Expanding Social Horizons

Rites of Passage

Moving into the Adult Social World

Becoming an Adult

Being with Others

Work and Leisure

Making It in Midlife

The Personal Context of Later Life

Social Aspects of Later Life

The Final Passage

Filters