Exam 8: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

On Monday,the meteorologist forecast a 20 percent chance of rain,so Sheryl took her umbrella to work.On Friday,he reported an 80 percent chance that it would not rain,so Sheryl left her umbrella at home.Sheryl's behavior illustrates the effect of

The heritability of intelligence is lowest among

The WAIS was initially created by

Robert Sternberg distinguished among analytical,practical,and ________ intelligence.

Kevin did not know whether the locker room was located down the short hallway to his right or down the long hallway to his left.Crossing his fingers,he decided to try the short hallway.His problem-solving strategy best illustrates

Tahir teaches ninth-grade science classes in a high school located in an economically deprived area of a large city.He stresses to his students that the brain is like a muscle;it grows stronger with use as neuron connections grow.He praises effort rather than ability.Tahir is trying to help his students through fostering

The ability to perceive,understand,manage,and use emotions is called

Kristina,a high school English teacher,is eager to promote creativity in her writing class students.Which of the following reminders is likely to do the most to accomplish her goal?

Older people's capacity to understand the meaning of words does not decline as much as their capacity to engage in abstract reasoning.This best illustrates the stability of

In attempting to find and purchase high-quality cosmetics,Megan reminds herself that the most expensive brands are the best.Megan's self-reminder illustrates the use of

The system of rules in a language that enables us to understand and communicate with and understand others is called

Babies in an Iranian orphanage suffered delayed intellectual development as a result of

Which of the following individuals clearly does NOT meet the criteria for a diagnosis of intellectual disability?

Jim,age 55,plays basketball with much younger adults and is concerned that his teammates might consider his age to hinder their game outcome.His concern actually undermines his athletic performance.This best illustrates the impact of

People with opposing views of the death penalty reviewed mixed evidence regarding whether it is effective in lowering the crime rate.As a result,their opposing views differed more strongly than ever.This best illustrates

A prototype is a

Comparing the academic performance of those whose scores are extremely low on intelligence tests with those whose scores are extremely high is an effective way to highlight the tests'

One of Kaylee's new college professors has a slightly high-pitched voice very similar to one of her high school teachers whom Kaylee disliked.Without consciously realizing the voice similarity,Kaylee's gut-level reaction to the voice led her to form an unduly negative first impression of her new professor.This best illustrates the impact of

If you have a natural aptitude for academics,you will more likely stay in school,read books,and increase your brain power.This best illustrates the impact of

The easier it is for people to remember an instance in which they were betrayed by a friend,the more they expect such an event to recur.This best illustrates the impact of