Exam 9: A: Intelligence Testing

The solution to stereotype threat is education-if individuals in the group are aware of the stereotype,they are likely to behave in ways that contradict other's expectations.

The birth order effect on intelligence test scores is likely due to genetic factors.

A 10-year-old child with a mental age of 9 would have an IQ of 90.

Scientists agree that a general intelligence underlies the specific abilities and talents measured by intelligence tests.

A transgenic animal is one that has had a specific gene removed so scientists can investigate the role of that particular gene.

There is little scientific support for the idea that individuals have distinct learning styles.

In general,males tend to have a higher average IQ score than females.

Alfred Binet designed his famous test to measure innate intelligence.

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)is the most commonly used intelligence test used on adolescents and adults.

Crystallized intelligence is used to solve problems without relying on previous knowledge.