Question 1

Wisdom is

Accepted Answer

A)  the same thing as creativity. 
B)  the generation of a new solution to a problem. 
C)  different than creativity. 
D)  characterized by constrained reasoning processes. 
A)  the same thing as creativity. 
B)  the generation of a new solution to a problem. 
C)  different than creativity. 
D)  characterized by constrained reasoning processes.

Question 2

Changing how you study for algebra exams as compared to history exams would be an example of _____ in Piaget's theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  organization 
B)  operations 
C)  accommodation 
D)  assimilation 
A)  organization 
B)  operations 
C)  accommodation 
D)  assimilation

Question 3

With respect to health and intellectual performance,

Accepted Answer

A)  physical health is not related to intellectual performance. 
B)  the relationship between cardiovascular disease and intelligence is controversial. 
C)  less healthy people tend to be more intellectual. 
D)  the connection between cardiovascular disease and intelligence is well established. 
A)  physical health is not related to intellectual performance. 
B)  the relationship between cardiovascular disease and intelligence is controversial. 
C)  less healthy people tend to be more intellectual. 
D)  the connection between cardiovascular disease and intelligence is well established.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct sequence of Piaget's stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  concrete operations,sensorimotor,formal operations,preoperational 
B)  sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operations,formal operations 
C)  formal operations,concrete operations,preoperational,sensorimotor 
D)  preoperational,formal operations,sensorimotor,concrete operations 
A)  concrete operations,sensorimotor,formal operations,preoperational 
B)  sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operations,formal operations 
C)  formal operations,concrete operations,preoperational,sensorimotor 
D)  preoperational,formal operations,sensorimotor,concrete operations

Question 5

Which of the following is not a specific factor identified by Baltes and Staudinger (2000)to help a person become wise?

Accepted Answer

A)  intraindividual variability 
B)  general personal conditions 
C)  specific expertise conditions 
D)  facilitating life contexts 
A)  intraindividual variability 
B)  general personal conditions 
C)  specific expertise conditions 
D)  facilitating life contexts

Question 6

Using what you know about fast food restaurants to order lunch at a new burger place is an example of _____ in Piaget's theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  organization 
B)  operations 
C)  accommodation 
D)  assimilation 
A)  organization 
B)  operations 
C)  accommodation 
D)  assimilation

Question 7

According to Kramer,Kahlbaugh,and Goldston (1992)reflective judgment progresses in the following order:

Accepted Answer

A)  relativistic; absolutist; dialectical 
B)  absolutist; relativistic; dialectical 
C)  dialectical; relativistic; absolutist 
D)  absolutist; dialectical; relativistic 
A)  relativistic; absolutist; dialectical 
B)  absolutist; relativistic; dialectical 
C)  dialectical; relativistic; absolutist 
D)  absolutist; dialectical; relativistic

Question 8

Which of the following is not a social demographic variable implicated in reducing rates of intellectual decline?

Accepted Answer

A)  having a complex job 
B)  exposure to stimulating environments 
C)  utilization of cultural and educational resources 
D)  low educational level 
A)  having a complex job 
B)  exposure to stimulating environments 
C)  utilization of cultural and educational resources 
D)  low educational level

Question 9

Research on the long-term effects of cognitive training on fluid abilities shows that

Accepted Answer

A)  effects can last as long as seven years. 
B)  effects do not last longer than one year. 
C)  effects are strong in the beginning and then are eliminated. 
D)  effects are present only in women. 
A)  effects can last as long as seven years. 
B)  effects do not last longer than one year. 
C)  effects are strong in the beginning and then are eliminated. 
D)  effects are present only in women.

Question 10

The hierarchy of intelligence from the lowest to highest levels is:

Accepted Answer

A)  test questions,tests,primary mental abilities,secondary mental abilities,third order
Mental abilities,general intelligence 
B)  primary mental abilities,secondary mental abilities,third order mental abilities,general intelligence,test questions,tests 
C)  primary mental abilities,secondary mental abilities,test questions,tests,third order mental abilities,general intelligence 
D)  primary mental abilities,test questions,tests,general intelligence,secondary mental abilities,third order mental abilities 
A)  test questions,tests,primary mental abilities,secondary mental abilities,third order
Mental abilities,general intelligence 
B)  primary mental abilities,secondary mental abilities,third order mental abilities,general intelligence,test questions,tests 
C)  primary mental abilities,secondary mental abilities,test questions,tests,third order mental abilities,general intelligence 
D)  primary mental abilities,test questions,tests,general intelligence,secondary mental abilities,third order mental abilities

Wisdom is

Changing how you study for algebra exams as compared to history exams would be an example of _____ in Piaget's theory.

With respect to health and intellectual performance,

Which of the following is the correct sequence of Piaget's stages?

Which of the following is not a specific factor identified by Baltes and Staudinger (2000)to help a person become wise?

Using what you know about fast food restaurants to order lunch at a new burger place is an example of _____ in Piaget's theory.

According to Kramer,Kahlbaugh,and Goldston (1992)reflective judgment progresses in the following order:

Which of the following is not a social demographic variable implicated in reducing rates of intellectual decline?

Research on the long-term effects of cognitive training on fluid abilities shows that

The hierarchy of intelligence from the lowest to highest levels is:

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Wisdom is

Changing how you study for algebra exams as compared to history exams would be an example of _____ in Piaget's theory.

With respect to health and intellectual performance,

Which of the following is the correct sequence of Piaget's stages?

Which of the following is not a specific factor identified by Baltes and Staudinger (2000)to help a person become wise?

Using what you know about fast food restaurants to order lunch at a new burger place is an example of _____ in Piaget's theory.

According to Kramer,Kahlbaugh,and Goldston (1992)reflective judgment progresses in the following order:

Which of the following is not a social demographic variable implicated in reducing rates of intellectual decline?

Research on the long-term effects of cognitive training on fluid abilities shows that

The hierarchy of intelligence from the lowest to highest levels is:

Studying Adult Development and Aging

Neuroscience As a Basis for Adult Development and Aging

Physical Changes

Longevity,health,and Functioning

Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions

Attention and Memory

Social Cognition

Personality

Clinical Assessment, mental Health, and Mental Disorders

Relationships

Work,retirement,and Leisure

Dying and Bereavement

Looking Ahead

Filters