Question 1

What would the heritability coefficient be if a trait is mildly heritable?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  +0.20 
C)  +0.50 
D)  +1.00 
A)  0 
B)  +0.20 
C)  +0.50 
D)  +1.00

Question 2

Which of the following best summarizes the current view of the nature of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most psychologists believe that there is an underlying g factor, but that specific abilities should also be considered. 
B)  Most psychologists believe that intelligence is composed of a series of separate abilities. 
C)  Most psychologists believe that analytical intelligence composes a bigger part of overall intelligence than other factors do. 
D)  Most psychologists believe that general intelligence consistently leads to success in school. 
A)  Most psychologists believe that there is an underlying g factor, but that specific abilities should also be considered. 
B)  Most psychologists believe that intelligence is composed of a series of separate abilities. 
C)  Most psychologists believe that analytical intelligence composes a bigger part of overall intelligence than other factors do. 
D)  Most psychologists believe that general intelligence consistently leads to success in school.

Question 3

Suppose Phoebe,a woman of average intelligence,found a time travel machine and went back in time about 100 years.If she were asked to take an intelligence test after her time travel,what is she likely to score?

Accepted Answer

A)  far above what she scored in modern times 
B)  far below what she scored in modern times 
C)  the same as what she scored in modern times 
D)  likely she would score in the average range 
A)  far above what she scored in modern times 
B)  far below what she scored in modern times 
C)  the same as what she scored in modern times 
D)  likely she would score in the average range

Question 4

If scores on your written driver's test correlate with a test of your actual driving ability,the written test would probably have ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  content validity 
B)  a high validity coefficient 
C)  high reliability 
D)  high predictive validity 
A)  content validity 
B)  a high validity coefficient 
C)  high reliability 
D)  high predictive validity

Question 5

Explain 2 different methods that can be used to measure the reliability of scores obtained from a testing instrument.

Accepted Answer

Administer alternate versions of the tes

Question 6

The discussion in your textbook about The Bell Curve relates to

Accepted Answer

A)  the normal distribution in statistics. 
B)  the fact that IQ scores are increasing across time. 
C)  IQ and heredity. 
D)  the problem of managing stereotype threat. 
A)  the normal distribution in statistics. 
B)  the fact that IQ scores are increasing across time. 
C)  IQ and heredity. 
D)  the problem of managing stereotype threat.

Question 7

Describe the research methodology that Plomin and colleagues used to isolate the genetic component of IQ.

Accepted Answer

Assessed the IQ of i

Question 8

___ occurs when people in a specific group perform poorly on an IQ test because they fear that their performance will confirm a negative perception of their group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotype threat 
B)  Biased testing 
C)  Culture-specific test construction 
D)  Stereotype vulnerability 
A)  Stereotype threat 
B)  Biased testing 
C)  Culture-specific test construction 
D)  Stereotype vulnerability

Question 9

Which of the following individuals would be considered to have a severe intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Woo-jinn, who showed basic motor and language deficits in infancy, and currently lives in a group home with careful supervision 
B)  John, who didn't show any deficits until he entered school, and he works in a low-stress, unskilled job 
C)  Shinto, who showed very noticeable limitations at birth, has developed the ability to walk and feed herself but requires constant supervision 
D)  Adriano, who showed clear deficits in language development in preschool, significant delays in reading and number skills in middle school, but as an adult he can adequately communicate and care for himself 
A)  Woo-jinn, who showed basic motor and language deficits in infancy, and currently lives in a group home with careful supervision 
B)  John, who didn't show any deficits until he entered school, and he works in a low-stress, unskilled job 
C)  Shinto, who showed very noticeable limitations at birth, has developed the ability to walk and feed herself but requires constant supervision 
D)  Adriano, who showed clear deficits in language development in preschool, significant delays in reading and number skills in middle school, but as an adult he can adequately communicate and care for himself

Question 10

Ceci believed that one's innate abilities are derived from biological resource pools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following are ways in which Thurstone's theory of intelligence differed from Gardner's EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Gardner supposed that intelligence is stable throughout life, while Thurstone supposed that intelligence can increase or decrease throughout life. 
B)  Gardner argued for several types of intelligence, while Thurstone argued for one intelligence with many facets. 
C)  Gardner believed that intelligence should be tested in the natural environment, while Thurstone believed that intelligence can be tested in the lab. 
D)  Gardner acknowledged the cultural influence on intelligence, while Thurstone did not. 
A)  Gardner supposed that intelligence is stable throughout life, while Thurstone supposed that intelligence can increase or decrease throughout life. 
B)  Gardner argued for several types of intelligence, while Thurstone argued for one intelligence with many facets. 
C)  Gardner believed that intelligence should be tested in the natural environment, while Thurstone believed that intelligence can be tested in the lab. 
D)  Gardner acknowledged the cultural influence on intelligence, while Thurstone did not.

Question 12

Javeek discovers that the heritability coefficient for the trait of 'being able to keep a secret' is +0.18.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The trait is not heritable. 
B)  The trait is mildly heritable. 
C)  18% of the people in a population will have the trait. 
D)  18% of the trait is inherited. 
A)  The trait is not heritable. 
B)  The trait is mildly heritable. 
C)  18% of the people in a population will have the trait. 
D)  18% of the trait is inherited.

Question 13

Gardner's theory of intelligence is like that of Sternberg's in that they both

Accepted Answer

A)  argue that intelligence is made up of a single g factor. 
B)  reject the idea that intelligence is made up of multiple independent intelligences. 
C)  agree that intelligence is not a single mental function. 
D)  emphasize that intelligence does not change over time. 
A)  argue that intelligence is made up of a single g factor. 
B)  reject the idea that intelligence is made up of multiple independent intelligences. 
C)  agree that intelligence is not a single mental function. 
D)  emphasize that intelligence does not change over time.

Question 14

If a trait is especially heritable,the heritability coefficient could be

Accepted Answer

A)  0. 
B)  +0.20. 
C)  +0.50. 
D)  +.90. 
A)  0. 
B)  +0.20. 
C)  +0.50. 
D)  +.90.

Question 15

Sallma is working on a crossword puzzle.According to Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence,what aspect(s)of intelligence would Sallma use to complete her crossword puzzle?

Accepted Answer

A)  g factor 
B)  s factor for verbal ability 
C)  both the s factor for verbal ability and the g factor 
D)  all her primary mental abilities and some of her secondary mental abilities 
A)  g factor 
B)  s factor for verbal ability 
C)  both the s factor for verbal ability and the g factor 
D)  all her primary mental abilities and some of her secondary mental abilities

Question 16

What did the intelligence quotient (IQ)originally represent?

Accepted Answer

relationship or rati

What would the heritability coefficient be if a trait is mildly heritable?

Which of the following best summarizes the current view of the nature of intelligence?

Suppose Phoebe,a woman of average intelligence,found a time travel machine and went back in time about 100 years.If she were asked to take an intelligence test after her time travel,what is she likely to score?

If scores on your written driver's test correlate with a test of your actual driving ability,the written test would probably have ___.

Explain 2 different methods that can be used to measure the reliability of scores obtained from a testing instrument.

The discussion in your textbook about The Bell Curve relates to

Describe the research methodology that Plomin and colleagues used to isolate the genetic component of IQ.

___ occurs when people in a specific group perform poorly on an IQ test because they fear that their performance will confirm a negative perception of their group.

Which of the following individuals would be considered to have a severe intellectual disability?

Ceci believed that one's innate abilities are derived from biological resource pools.

All of the following are ways in which Thurstone's theory of intelligence differed from Gardner's EXCEPT

Javeek discovers that the heritability coefficient for the trait of 'being able to keep a secret' is +0.18.What does this mean?

Gardner's theory of intelligence is like that of Sternberg's in that they both

If a trait is especially heritable,the heritability coefficient could be

Sallma is working on a crossword puzzle.According to Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence,what aspect(s)of intelligence would Sallma use to complete her crossword puzzle?

What did the intelligence quotient (IQ)originally represent?

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What would the heritability coefficient be if a trait is mildly heritable?

Which of the following best summarizes the current view of the nature of intelligence?

Suppose Phoebe,a woman of average intelligence,found a time travel machine and went back in time about 100 years.If she were asked to take an intelligence test after her time travel,what is she likely to score?

If scores on your written driver's test correlate with a test of your actual driving ability,the written test would probably have ___.

Explain 2 different methods that can be used to measure the reliability of scores obtained from a testing instrument.

The discussion in your textbook about The Bell Curve relates to

Describe the research methodology that Plomin and colleagues used to isolate the genetic component of IQ.

___ occurs when people in a specific group perform poorly on an IQ test because they fear that their performance will confirm a negative perception of their group.

Which of the following individuals would be considered to have a severe intellectual disability?

Ceci believed that one's innate abilities are derived from biological resource pools.

All of the following are ways in which Thurstone's theory of intelligence differed from Gardner's EXCEPT

Javeek discovers that the heritability coefficient for the trait of 'being able to keep a secret' is +0.18.What does this mean?

Gardner's theory of intelligence is like that of Sternberg's in that they both

If a trait is especially heritable,the heritability coefficient could be

Sallma is working on a crossword puzzle.According to Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence,what aspect(s)of intelligence would Sallma use to complete her crossword puzzle?

What did the intelligence quotient (IQ)originally represent?

Psychology Yesterday and Today

Psychology as a Science

Neuroscience

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

social Psychology

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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