Question 1

With regard to intelligence tests, such as the Wechsler and Binet tests, it can be concluded that

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A)  these intelligence tests have been found to be fair for all cultures. 
B)  there are rather large inequities based on age and gender. 
C)  Eastern cultures, such as China and Japan, score much higher than all Western cultures. 
D)  these intelligence tests may not be equally valid for all groups.

Question 2

The test items selected for an intelligence test provide an operational definition of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Persons scoring above 130 on IQ tests

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A)  will usually "fizzle out" as adults. 
B)  are called "gifted." 
C)  make up less than one-half of one percent of the population. 
D)  will be more likely to be emotionally disturbed or unemployed.

Question 4

Regarding those individuals who are intellectually disabled, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intellectual disability begins at an IQ of approximately 70 or below. 
B)  Support from others during childhood adds greatly to an intellectually disabled person's chances of becoming a well-adjusted member of society. 
C)  Intellectually disabled persons have no handicap where feelings are concerned. 
D)  A person's ability to perform adaptive behaviors, such as dressing, eating, communicating, shopping, and working, is considered less important in evaluating an intellectual disability than the IQ level.

Question 5

One study found that placing poor African-American children into European-American adoptive families, which provided the African-American children with the same environmental experiences available to European-American children, resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  no change in their IQ scores or their emotional adjustment. 
B)  a 13-point decrease in their IQ scores. 
C)  a 13-point increase in their IQ scores. 
D)  the children being better adjusted but with no change in their IQ scores.

Question 6

Concerning Siri, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Siri is an "intelligent personal assistant" first made available on Apple's iPhone. 
B)  A person can talk to Siri and "she" talks back with Siri operating in a simple question and answer mode. 
C)  Siri can engage in a believable free-flowing conversation with people. 
D)  Siri often misunderstands questions and can offer famously oddball responses.

Question 7

If Mary, Sue, and Johnny correct a test and all obtain the same score, the test is most likely a(n)__________ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​valid 
B)  ​objective 
C)  ​reliable 
D)  ​standardized

Question 8

Peter was born with a condition that required a tube to be surgically implanted to drain fluid from his brain into his abdomen to minimize brain damage.Peter has the condition known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Peter was born with a condition that...

Question 9

People scoring above 140 on IQ tests

Accepted Answer

A)  make up less than 0.5 percent (half of one percent)of the population. 
B)  will usually "fizzle out" as adults. 
C)  would not be considered gifted unless they were also exceptionally creative. 
D)  will be more likely to drop out of college and be unemployed.

Question 10

The Army Alpha was the first group intelligence test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When David McClelland compared a group of college students with straight A's to another group with poor grades, he found

Accepted Answer

A)  ​no differences in later career success. 
B)  ​that the straight A students had greater success in most fields of endeavor compared to the students with poor grades. 
C)  ​that the students with the poor grades had greater success in most fields of endeavor compared to the straight A students. 
D)  ​that both of these extreme grade groups had poor career success compared to the average students.

Question 12

If Tomas's intelligence quotient is 115, we know that

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A)  his raw score is 115 out of the standard 200 questions. 
B)  his mental age is greater than his chronological age. 
C)  his chronological age is greater than his mental age. 
D)  a mathematical error was made in calculating Tomas's IQ.

Question 13

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition provides an overall IQ score as well as separate scores for verbal intelligence and for nonverbal, or __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition...

Question 14

An advantage of the original IQ was that intelligence could be compared among children with different

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A)  cultural backgrounds. 
B)  chronological and mental ages. 
C)  language and communication skills. 
D)  divergent thinking abilities.

Question 15

According to David Perkins, reflective intelligence involves​

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A)  ​the speed and efficiency of the nervous system. 
B)  ​specialized knowledge and skills acquired over time. 
C)  ​an ability to become aware of one's own thinking habits. 
D)  ​an ability to understand others and social interactions.

Question 16

Savant syndrome refers to a person who has

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A)  either a high IQ or special talents or aptitudes. 
B)  a mild intellectual disability associated with homes that are intellectually, nutritionally, and emotionally impoverished. 
C)  limited intelligence but shows exceptional abilities in art, music, mental arithmetic, or calendar calculations. 
D)  a genetic form of intellectual disability caused by the presence of an extra chromosome.

Question 17

A woman in her late 40s who becomes pregnant has what chance of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​one out of 25 
B)  ​one out of 100 
C)  ​one out of 350 
D)  ​one out of 1300

Question 18

Your child, like other children at his or her school, is being tested several times a year with standardized tests.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this mass standardized testing for your child and how could it be improved?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your child, like other children at his...

Question 19

The average mental ability a person displays at a given age is known as his or her

Accepted Answer

A)  mental age. 
B)  GPA. 
C)  chronological age. 
D)  cognitive index.

Question 20

When an intelligence test made up of 100 words selected from the Dictionary of Afro-American Slang was given to 100 African-American and 100 European- American high school students, the African-American group scored​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the same as the European-American group. 
B)  ​an average of five points higher than the European-American group. 
C)  ​an average of 16 points higher than the European-American group. 
D)  ​an average of 36 points higher than the European-American group.

Exam 9: Intelligence.

With regard to intelligence tests, such as the Wechsler and Binet tests, it can be concluded that

The test items selected for an intelligence test provide an operational definition of intelligence.

Persons scoring above 130 on IQ tests

Regarding those individuals who are intellectually disabled, which of the following statements is FALSE?

One study found that placing poor African-American children into European-American adoptive families, which provided the African-American children with the same environmental experiences available to European-American children, resulted in

Concerning Siri, which of the following statements is FALSE?

If Mary, Sue, and Johnny correct a test and all obtain the same score, the test is most likely a(n) __________ test.

Peter was born with a condition that required a tube to be surgically implanted to drain fluid from his brain into his abdomen to minimize brain damage.Peter has the condition known as __________.

People scoring above 140 on IQ tests

The Army Alpha was the first group intelligence test.

When David McClelland compared a group of college students with straight A's to another group with poor grades, he found

If Tomas's intelligence quotient is 115, we know that

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition provides an overall IQ score as well as separate scores for verbal intelligence and for nonverbal, or __________ intelligence.

An advantage of the original IQ was that intelligence could be compared among children with different

According to David Perkins, reflective intelligence involves

Savant syndrome refers to a person who has

A woman in her late 40s who becomes pregnant has what chance of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?

Your child, like other children at his or her school, is being tested several times a year with standardized tests.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this mass standardized testing for your child and how could it be improved?

The average mental ability a person displays at a given age is known as his or her

When an intelligence test made up of 100 words selected from the Dictionary of Afro-American Slang was given to 100 African-American and 100 European- American high school students, the African-American group scored

Exam 9: Intelligence.

With regard to intelligence tests, such as the Wechsler and Binet tests, it can be concluded that

The test items selected for an intelligence test provide an operational definition of intelligence.

Persons scoring above 130 on IQ tests

Regarding those individuals who are intellectually disabled, which of the following statements is FALSE?

One study found that placing poor African-American children into European-American adoptive families, which provided the African-American children with the same environmental experiences available to European-American children, resulted in

Concerning Siri, which of the following statements is FALSE?

If Mary, Sue, and Johnny correct a test and all obtain the same score, the test is most likely a(n) __________ test.

Peter was born with a condition that required a tube to be surgically implanted to drain fluid from his brain into his abdomen to minimize brain damage.Peter has the condition known as __________.

People scoring above 140 on IQ tests

The Army Alpha was the first group intelligence test.

When David McClelland compared a group of college students with straight A's to another group with poor grades, he found

If Tomas's intelligence quotient is 115, we know that

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition provides an overall IQ score as well as separate scores for verbal intelligence and for nonverbal, or __________ intelligence.

An advantage of the original IQ was that intelligence could be compared among children with different

According to David Perkins, reflective intelligence involves​

Savant syndrome refers to a person who has

A woman in her late 40s who becomes pregnant has what chance of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?

Your child, like other children at his or her school, is being tested several times a year with standardized tests.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this mass standardized testing for your child and how could it be improved?

The average mental ability a person displays at a given age is known as his or her

When an intelligence test made up of 100 words selected from the Dictionary of Afro-American Slang was given to 100 African-American and 100 European- American high school students, the African-American group scored​

According to David Perkins, reflective intelligence involves

When an intelligence test made up of 100 words selected from the Dictionary of Afro-American Slang was given to 100 African-American and 100 European- American high school students, the African-American group scored