Question 1

The prevalence of absolute pitch is greater among __________

Accepted Answer

A)  people with autism. 
B)  people with savant syndrome. 
C)  musicians who play the flute. 
D)  people with above-average intelligence. 
A)  people with autism. 
B)  people with savant syndrome. 
C)  musicians who play the flute. 
D)  people with above-average intelligence.

Question 2

The design of a scientific study is __________ in nature.

Accepted Answer

A)  random 
B)  inductive 
C)  deductive 
D)  experimental 
A)  random 
B)  inductive 
C)  deductive 
D)  experimental

Question 3

The meaning derived from morphemes, words, and sentences is referred to as __________

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax. 
B)  semantics. 
C)  pragmatics. 
D)  heuristics. 
A)  syntax. 
B)  semantics. 
C)  pragmatics. 
D)  heuristics.

Question 4

Which of the following is a desirable characteristic of culture-fair tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should minimize or eliminate the use of language. 
B)  They should not attempt to measure intelligence. 
C)  They should be composed of items that vary from culture to culture. 
D)  They should measure values based on a person's cultural background. 
A)  They should minimize or eliminate the use of language. 
B)  They should not attempt to measure intelligence. 
C)  They should be composed of items that vary from culture to culture. 
D)  They should measure values based on a person's cultural background.

Question 5

What systematic problem-solving method guarantees a solution, provided that one exists?

Accepted Answer

A)  heuristic method 
B)  algorithmic method 
C)  mnemonic device 
D)  cognitive shortcut 
A)  heuristic method 
B)  algorithmic method 
C)  mnemonic device 
D)  cognitive shortcut

Question 6

What is a morpheme? Give an example of a morpheme.

Accepted Answer

A morpheme is the smallest grammatical u

Question 7

What is a "twin study"?

Accepted Answer

A "twin study" is a research design used

Question 8

Give a definition and example of mental set.

Accepted Answer

Mental set refers to a tendency to appro

Question 9

Explain the techniques used when someone tries to solve a problem. How might a person be blocked in trying to find a solution?

Accepted Answer

When someone tries to solve a problem, t

Question 10

William Stern developed a method for assessing similar degrees of retardation in children of different ages when he devised the __________

Accepted Answer

A)  Stern Scale. 
B)  deviation score. 
C)  intelligence quotient. 
D)  Stanford Scale. 
A)  Stern Scale. 
B)  deviation score. 
C)  intelligence quotient. 
D)  Stanford Scale.

Question 11

Chris leaves for work every morning at 6:15 a.m. even though he doesn't need to be at work until 8:00. He leaves when he does so he can avoid traffic jams, although this means that he is usually about 40 minutes early for work. In deciding when to leave for work, Chris is using __________

Accepted Answer

A)  heuristics. 
B)  elimination by aspects. 
C)  the additive strategy. 
D)  reasoning. 
A)  heuristics. 
B)  elimination by aspects. 
C)  the additive strategy. 
D)  reasoning.

Question 12

In the book The Bell Curve, authors Herrnstein and Murray attribute poverty, welfare dependency, crime and illegitimacy mainly to __________

Accepted Answer

A)  an imbalance in social opportunities. 
B)  low IQ. 
C)  cultural differences. 
D)  government programs. 
A)  an imbalance in social opportunities. 
B)  low IQ. 
C)  cultural differences. 
D)  government programs.

Question 13

Which is NOT a characteristic of creative people?

Accepted Answer

A)  they have high levels of curiosity and inquisitiveness 
B)  they are often conventional in their personal lifestyles and take few social risks 
C)  they are highly self-motivated 
D)  they are very open to new experiences 
A)  they have high levels of curiosity and inquisitiveness 
B)  they are often conventional in their personal lifestyles and take few social risks 
C)  they are highly self-motivated 
D)  they are very open to new experiences

Question 14

The smallest units of meaning in a language are known as __________

Accepted Answer

A)  morphemes. 
B)  phonemes. 
C)  semantics. 
D)  syntax. 
A)  morphemes. 
B)  phonemes. 
C)  semantics. 
D)  syntax.

Question 15

Some phonemes can also serve as morphemes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Since the 1960s, there's been a movement toward inclusion of children with mental retardation in general classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Computer systems that are intended to mimic the human brain are called __________

Accepted Answer

A)  expert systems. 
B)  artificial neural networks. 
C)  robots. 
D)  cyborgs. 
A)  expert systems. 
B)  artificial neural networks. 
C)  robots. 
D)  cyborgs.

Question 18

When we consider intelligence, it is important to remember that although __________ sets limits on a child's potential, it is the __________ that permits that potential to be actualized.

Accepted Answer

A)  learning; opportunity 
B)  opportunity; learning 
C)  heredity; environment 
D)  environment; heredity 
A)  learning; opportunity 
B)  opportunity; learning 
C)  heredity; environment 
D)  environment; heredity

Question 19

Sir Francis Galton studied intelligence in many prominent English families and concluded from this research that intelligence is __________

Accepted Answer

A)  largely subject to environmental influence. 
B)  inherited. 
C)  determined by an equal influence from the environment and heredity. 
D)  determined by about a 70/30 split in favor of heredity. 
A)  largely subject to environmental influence. 
B)  inherited. 
C)  determined by an equal influence from the environment and heredity. 
D)  determined by about a 70/30 split in favor of heredity.

Question 20

What are the smallest units of meaning in a language?

Accepted Answer

A)  words 
B)  syntax 
C)  phonemes 
D)  morphemes 
A)  words 
B)  syntax 
C)  phonemes 
D)  morphemes

The prevalence of absolute pitch is greater among __________

The design of a scientific study is __________ in nature.

The meaning derived from morphemes, words, and sentences is referred to as __________

Which of the following is a desirable characteristic of culture-fair tests?

What systematic problem-solving method guarantees a solution, provided that one exists?

What is a morpheme? Give an example of a morpheme.

What is a "twin study"?

Give a definition and example of mental set.

Explain the techniques used when someone tries to solve a problem. How might a person be blocked in trying to find a solution?

William Stern developed a method for assessing similar degrees of retardation in children of different ages when he devised the __________

Chris leaves for work every morning at 6:15 a.m. even though he doesn't need to be at work until 8:00. He leaves when he does so he can avoid traffic jams, although this means that he is usually about 40 minutes early for work. In deciding when to leave for work, Chris is using __________

In the book The Bell Curve, authors Herrnstein and Murray attribute poverty, welfare dependency, crime and illegitimacy mainly to __________

Which is NOT a characteristic of creative people?

The smallest units of meaning in a language are known as __________

Some phonemes can also serve as morphemes.

Since the 1960s, there's been a movement toward inclusion of children with mental retardation in general classes.

Computer systems that are intended to mimic the human brain are called __________

When we consider intelligence, it is important to remember that although sets limits on a child's potential, it is the that permits that potential to be actualized.

Sir Francis Galton studied intelligence in many prominent English families and concluded from this research that intelligence is __________

What are the smallest units of meaning in a language?

Introduction to Psychology

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States of Consciousness

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Exam 7: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

The prevalence of absolute pitch is greater among __________

The design of a scientific study is __________ in nature.

The meaning derived from morphemes, words, and sentences is referred to as __________

Which of the following is a desirable characteristic of culture-fair tests?

What systematic problem-solving method guarantees a solution, provided that one exists?

What is a morpheme? Give an example of a morpheme.

What is a "twin study"?

Give a definition and example of mental set.

Explain the techniques used when someone tries to solve a problem. How might a person be blocked in trying to find a solution?

William Stern developed a method for assessing similar degrees of retardation in children of different ages when he devised the __________

Chris leaves for work every morning at 6:15 a.m. even though he doesn't need to be at work until 8:00. He leaves when he does so he can avoid traffic jams, although this means that he is usually about 40 minutes early for work. In deciding when to leave for work, Chris is using __________

In the book The Bell Curve, authors Herrnstein and Murray attribute poverty, welfare dependency, crime and illegitimacy mainly to __________

Which is NOT a characteristic of creative people?

The smallest units of meaning in a language are known as __________

Some phonemes can also serve as morphemes.

Since the 1960s, there's been a movement toward inclusion of children with mental retardation in general classes.

Computer systems that are intended to mimic the human brain are called __________

When we consider intelligence, it is important to remember that although __________ sets limits on a child's potential, it is the __________ that permits that potential to be actualized.

Sir Francis Galton studied intelligence in many prominent English families and concluded from this research that intelligence is __________

What are the smallest units of meaning in a language?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Child Development

Adolescence and Adulthood

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality and Gender

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Filters

When we consider intelligence, it is important to remember that although sets limits on a child's potential, it is the that permits that potential to be actualized.