Exam 6: Intellectual Functioning

Which of the following subtests from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) shows the least age-related decline as far as number of points earned?

A researcher measures the amount of time older adults spend each week engaging in mentally challenging activities and also obtains the scores they earn on a psychometric test of intelligence.The researcher finds that the more time older adults spend engaging in mentally challenging activities,the higher their scores on the psychometric test.On the basis of this finding,which of the following conclusions would the researcher be most justified in drawing?

In Baltes' dual-process model of intellectual functioning,there are two kinds of intellectual processes: Mechanics and Pragmatics.Which is the most accurate statement about these two processes?

The __________ has been likened to the hardware of the mind,whereas _____ is likened to the software of the mind.

Berg and Sternberg interviewed people to determine their definitions of "intelligent" behavior.Three factors stood out as important: (1) interest in and ability to deal with novelty,(2) everyday competence,and (3) verbal competence.Which factor(s) did people consider important for the "exceptionally intelligent" 30-year-old and which factor(s) did people consider important for the "exceptionally intelligent" 70-year-old?

Which of the following is NOT one of Sternberg's three components of intelligence?

The psychometric approach to intelligence_______________.

Name three factors associated with reduced risk of age-related decline in intellectual abilities.

Naming another person to manage a person's financial transactions is called _________.

Berg and Sternberg asked people to describe an exceptionally intelligent individual of 30,50,or 70 years of age.Which factor did people think would describe the exceptionally intelligent 30-year-old but not the exceptionally intelligent 50-year-old or 70-year-old?