Question 1

Creativity is often measured by psychologists using tests of

Accepted Answer

A) divergent thinking. 
B) emotional intelligence. 
C) convergent thinking. 
D) critical thinking. 
A) divergent thinking. 
B) emotional intelligence. 
C) convergent thinking. 
D) critical thinking.

Question 2

Sheldon is seeking a mating partner who is either at or above his own IQ of 147,as he feels that if he is going to invest in an offspring,the child must be highly intelligent.He is unwilling to consider individuals who have lower IQ scores because this may "taint" the gene pool.In this example,Sheldon is using principles of __________ to guide his selection of an appropriate mate.

Accepted Answer

A) negative eugenics 
B) sterilization plans 
C) positive eugenics 
D) genetic stockholding 
A) negative eugenics 
B) sterilization plans 
C) positive eugenics 
D) genetic stockholding

Question 3

According to Gardner's multiple intelligences,a philosopher would rely on __________ intelligence whereas an engineer would utilize __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) linguistic;spatial 
B) naturalistic;kinesthetic 
C) intrapersonal;logico-mathematical 
D) interpersonal;spatial 
A) linguistic;spatial 
B) naturalistic;kinesthetic 
C) intrapersonal;logico-mathematical 
D) interpersonal;spatial

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the major scores yielded by the WAIS-IV?

Accepted Answer

A) Long-term memory 
B) Spatial awareness 
C) Mathematical-logical skill 
D) Perceptual reasoning 
A) Long-term memory 
B) Spatial awareness 
C) Mathematical-logical skill 
D) Perceptual reasoning

Question 5

The original purpose of the first intelligence test was to

Accepted Answer

A) identify which children were likely to do well in school. 
B) identify which students were in need of accelerated instruction. 
C) identify which children were likely to benefit from vocational education. 
D) identify areas of academic weakness in grade school children. 
A) identify which children were likely to do well in school. 
B) identify which students were in need of accelerated instruction. 
C) identify which children were likely to benefit from vocational education. 
D) identify areas of academic weakness in grade school children.

Question 6

What is a major possible confound in adoption studies that could limit their conclusions?

Accepted Answer

A) Children who are adopted may have other psychological disturbances that influence IQ. 
B) Adoptive children may have experienced lacking environments depending on time in foster care. 
C) Adopted children may have more enriched environments than their biological counterparts. 
D) Adoption agencies frequently place children in homes similar to those of the biological parents. 
A) Children who are adopted may have other psychological disturbances that influence IQ. 
B) Adoptive children may have experienced lacking environments depending on time in foster care. 
C) Adopted children may have more enriched environments than their biological counterparts. 
D) Adoption agencies frequently place children in homes similar to those of the biological parents.

Question 7

What is the range of IQ scores that fall in the middle of the distribution,encompassing 95 percent of all people?

Accepted Answer

A) 100-125 
B) 90-120 
C) 80-140 
D) 70-130 
A) 100-125 
B) 90-120 
C) 80-140 
D) 70-130

Question 8

Information,comprehension,digit span,and similarities are components of which test?

Accepted Answer

A) ACT 
B) WAIS 
C) SAT 
D) Stanford-Binet 
A) ACT 
B) WAIS 
C) SAT 
D) Stanford-Binet

Question 9

Having a high IQ doesn't always guarantee success.In fact,exceptional career success in music or sports is best predicted by

Accepted Answer

A) being goal oriented. 
B) practice. 
C) genetics. 
D) giftedness classifications. 
A) being goal oriented. 
B) practice. 
C) genetics. 
D) giftedness classifications.

Question 10

Which of the following examples would be associated with the lowest IQ based on research concerning birth order and intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Jon,the third oldest of five siblings 
B) Martin,the youngest of three siblings 
C) Sam,the oldest of four siblings 
D) Carl,the youngest of four siblings 
A) Jon,the third oldest of five siblings 
B) Martin,the youngest of three siblings 
C) Sam,the oldest of four siblings 
D) Carl,the youngest of four siblings

Question 11

A male has a thin,frail-looking area on his X chromosome of the 23rd pair.This is known as

Accepted Answer

A) fragile X syndrome. 
B) Down syndrome. 
C) fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D) familial disability. 
A) fragile X syndrome. 
B) Down syndrome. 
C) fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D) familial disability.

Question 12

According to Robert Sternberg,__________ refers to the ability to break problems down into component parts,or analysis,for problem solving.This is the type of intelligence that is measured by intelligence tests and academic achievement tests.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The __________ severe the intellectual disability,the __________ likely it is to run in families.

Accepted Answer

A) more;more 
B) less;more 
C) more;less 
D) less;less 
A) more;more 
B) less;more 
C) more;less 
D) less;less

Question 14

Mild forms of intellectual disability are typically due to

Accepted Answer

A) rare genetic mutations. 
B) psychological and emotional factors. 
C) genetic and environmental influences. 
D) accidents during birth. 
A) rare genetic mutations. 
B) psychological and emotional factors. 
C) genetic and environmental influences. 
D) accidents during birth.

Question 15

Theresa is 83,whereas her co-worker Marvin is 35.What can be said concerning their levels of intelligence in relation to their age?

Accepted Answer

A) Theresa has more fluid and crystallized intelligence than Marvin. 
B) Marvin has less fluid intelligence but more crystallized intelligence than Theresa. 
C) Theresa has less fluid intelligence but more crystallized intelligence than Marvin. 
D) Marvin has more fluid and crystallized intelligence than Theresa. 
A) Theresa has more fluid and crystallized intelligence than Marvin. 
B) Marvin has less fluid intelligence but more crystallized intelligence than Theresa. 
C) Theresa has less fluid intelligence but more crystallized intelligence than Marvin. 
D) Marvin has more fluid and crystallized intelligence than Theresa.

Question 16

Which of the following subscales of the WAIS is least likely to contain culturally biased items?

Accepted Answer

A) Comprehension 
B) Vocabulary 
C) Picture completion 
D) Similarities 
A) Comprehension 
B) Vocabulary 
C) Picture completion 
D) Similarities

Question 17

One of the first American psychologists to misuse intelligence tests by administering them as a qualification for immigration into the United States was

Accepted Answer

A) Gardner. 
B) Spearman. 
C) Sternberg. 
D) Goddard. 
A) Gardner. 
B) Spearman. 
C) Sternberg. 
D) Goddard.

Question 18

Finding the single best way to complete a video-game level without losing any lives would be related to what type of creative thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) Divergent thinking 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Convergent thinking 
D) Critical thinking 
A) Divergent thinking 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Convergent thinking 
D) Critical thinking

Question 19

Regarding bell curve assumptions,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) About 5 percent of the population will achieve an IQ test score above 150. 
B) About 15 percent of the population will achieve an IQ test score above 150. 
C) About 2 percent of the population will achieve an IQ test score above 150. 
D) About 10 percent of the population will achieve an IQ test score above 150. 
A) About 5 percent of the population will achieve an IQ test score above 150. 
B) About 15 percent of the population will achieve an IQ test score above 150. 
C) About 2 percent of the population will achieve an IQ test score above 150. 
D) About 10 percent of the population will achieve an IQ test score above 150.

Question 20

Marcos,a geology professor,has always been fascinated by the study of fossils,shells,and rock formations.According to Gardner,Marcos is strong in the area of __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) naturalistic 
B) kinesthetic 
C) logical 
D) spatial 
A) naturalistic 
B) kinesthetic 
C) logical 
D) spatial

Exam 9: D: Intelligence and Iq Testing

Creativity is often measured by psychologists using tests of

According to Gardner's multiple intelligences,a philosopher would rely on __________ intelligence whereas an engineer would utilize __________ intelligence.

Which of the following is one of the major scores yielded by the WAIS-IV?

The original purpose of the first intelligence test was to

What is a major possible confound in adoption studies that could limit their conclusions?

What is the range of IQ scores that fall in the middle of the distribution,encompassing 95 percent of all people?

Information,comprehension,digit span,and similarities are components of which test?

Having a high IQ doesn't always guarantee success.In fact,exceptional career success in music or sports is best predicted by

Which of the following examples would be associated with the lowest IQ based on research concerning birth order and intelligence?

A male has a thin,frail-looking area on his X chromosome of the 23rd pair.This is known as

According to Robert Sternberg,__________ refers to the ability to break problems down into component parts,or analysis,for problem solving.This is the type of intelligence that is measured by intelligence tests and academic achievement tests.

The __________ severe the intellectual disability,the __________ likely it is to run in families.

Mild forms of intellectual disability are typically due to

Theresa is 83,whereas her co-worker Marvin is 35.What can be said concerning their levels of intelligence in relation to their age?

Which of the following subscales of the WAIS is least likely to contain culturally biased items?

One of the first American psychologists to misuse intelligence tests by administering them as a qualification for immigration into the United States was

Finding the single best way to complete a video-game level without losing any lives would be related to what type of creative thinking?

Regarding bell curve assumptions,which of the following is true?

Marcos,a geology professor,has always been fascinated by the study of fossils,shells,and rock formations.According to Gardner,Marcos is strong in the area of __________ intelligence.

A: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

B: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

C: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

D: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

A: Research Methods

B: Research Methods

C: Research Methods

D: Research Methods

A: Biological Psychology

B: Biological Psychology

C: Biological Psychology

D: Biological Psychology

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: Consciousness

B: Consciousness

C: Consciousness

D: Consciousness

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

D: Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

D: Memory

A: Thinking,reasoning,and Language

B: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

C: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

D: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

A: Intelligence and Iq Testing

B: Intelligence and Iq Testing

C: Intelligence and Iq Testing

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Emotion and Motivation

B: Emotion and Motivation

C: Emotion and Motivation

D: Emotion and Motivation

A: Stress,coping,and Health

B: Stress,coping,and Health

C: Stress,coping,and Health

D: Stress,coping,and Health

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

C: Social Psychology

D: Social Psychology

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Psychological and Biological Treatments

According to Gardner's multiple intelligences,a philosopher would rely on intelligence whereas an engineer would utilize intelligence.

The severe the intellectual disability,the likely it is to run in families.