Question 1

Creativity involves the generation of ideas that are

Accepted Answer

A)  original. 
B)  novel. 
C)  useful. 
D)  original, novel, and useful.

Question 2

Empirical data suggest there is a moderately strong correlation between major creative achievement and vulnerability to psychological disorders such as schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The correlation between reaction times and IQ scores is

Accepted Answer

A)  very high (greater than 0.90). 
B)  moderate (between 0.50 and 0.60). 
C)  modest (between 0.20 and 0.30). 
D)  very weak (less than 0.10).

Question 4

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

The answer of Studies of ____________________ gifted children suggest that...

Question 5

When the scores from separate administrations of a test are highly correlated, the test is considered to be reliable, and concerns about measurement error are reduced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Simonton, to a large extent, exceptional achievement depends at least as much on perseverance, practice, and outstanding training as it does on innate ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

The correlations between inspection time and IQ scores are

Accepted Answer

A)  virtually nonexistent 
B)  very weak and negative 
C)  fairly strong, but probably not of practical significance 
D)  high enough to have practical value

Question 9

Reba has an uncanny ability to discern and respond appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and desires of other people. According to Gardner, Reba has a high level of

Accepted Answer

A)  socioemotional intelligence. 
B)  interpersonal intelligence. 
C)  linguistic intelligence. 
D)  parapsychotic intelligence.

Question 10

Which of the following does your textbook offer as an example of reification?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior 
B)  brain size 
C)  intelligence 
D)  IQ scores

Question 11

The argument that no one has demonstrated that intelligence is largely shaped by environment, so it must be largely inherited is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an appeal to ignorance. 
B)  a reification. 
C)  a conclusion that is supported by the research presented in this chapter. 
D)  an example of divergent thinking.

Question 12

Jeremy is very sensitive to sounds, rhythms, the meaning of words, and the different functions of language. According to Gardner, Jeremy has a high level of

Accepted Answer

A)  linguistic intelligence. 
B)  fluid intelligence. 
C)  musical intelligence. 
D)  crystallized intelligence.

Question 13

According to Robert Sternberg, intelligence can be divided into three major parts. These three components of intelligence are

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal fluency, numerical ability, and memory. 
B)  analytical intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence. 
C)  crystallized intelligence, fluid intelligence, and transient intelligence. 
D)  artistic intelligence, performance intelligence, and rational intelligence.

Question 14

Which of the following explanations for racial differences in intelligence is best supported by research evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jensen's heritability theory 
B)  cultural bias in IQ tests 
C)  cultural disadvantage 
D)  Watson's differential conditioning theory

Question 15

Sternberg believes that ____ is the aspect of intelligence that is assessed by conventional IQ tests and is crucial for most types of academic work.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Creative people are thought to be more autonomous, introverted, self-confident, and impulsive; however research shows that they are less willing to take risks and tend to be more self-doubting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The concept of stereotype vulnerability suggests that when taking a standardized intelligence test, members of stigmatized groups ____ than members of nonstigmatized groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  are less motivated 
B)  are more motivated 
C)  experience less anxiety 
D)  experience more anxiety

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the essential components of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  accurate perception of emotions 
B)  open expression of all emotions 
C)  awareness of the impact of emotions on decision-making 
D)  effective regulation of emotions

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight types of intelligence described by Gardner?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanical 
B)  spatial 
C)  logical-mathematical 
D)  musical

Question 20

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, someone who is able to cope well with new or novel tasks, should score high in

Accepted Answer

A)  analytic intelligence. 
B)  creative intelligence. 
C)  practical intelligence. 
D)  all three areas of intelligence.

Exam 18: Intelligence and Psychological Testing Part 2

Creativity involves the generation of ideas that are

Empirical data suggest there is a moderately strong correlation between major creative achievement and vulnerability to psychological disorders such as schizophrenia.

The correlation between reaction times and IQ scores is

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.

When the scores from separate administrations of a test are highly correlated, the test is considered to be reliable, and concerns about measurement error are reduced.

According to Simonton, to a large extent, exceptional achievement depends at least as much on perseverance, practice, and outstanding training as it does on innate ability.

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

The correlations between inspection time and IQ scores are

Reba has an uncanny ability to discern and respond appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and desires of other people. According to Gardner, Reba has a high level of

Which of the following does your textbook offer as an example of reification?

The argument that no one has demonstrated that intelligence is largely shaped by environment, so it must be largely inherited is an example of

Jeremy is very sensitive to sounds, rhythms, the meaning of words, and the different functions of language. According to Gardner, Jeremy has a high level of

According to Robert Sternberg, intelligence can be divided into three major parts. These three components of intelligence are

Which of the following explanations for racial differences in intelligence is best supported by research evidence?

Sternberg believes that ____ is the aspect of intelligence that is assessed by conventional IQ tests and is crucial for most types of academic work.

Creative people are thought to be more autonomous, introverted, self-confident, and impulsive; however research shows that they are less willing to take risks and tend to be more self-doubting.

The concept of stereotype vulnerability suggests that when taking a standardized intelligence test, members of stigmatized groups ____ than members of nonstigmatized groups.

Which of the following is NOT one of the essential components of emotional intelligence?

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight types of intelligence described by Gardner?

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, someone who is able to cope well with new or novel tasks, should score high in