Question 1

Which statement about the link between creativity and culture is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who speak multiple languages tend to think more convergently than people who speak only one language. 
B)  People from Eastern cultures tend to think more divergently than people from Western cultures. 
C)  Individualism facilitates both the development as well as the implementation of creative ideas. 
D)  People who experience multiple cultures tend to be higher in creativity than people without diverse cultural experiences. 
A)  People who speak multiple languages tend to think more convergently than people who speak only one language. 
B)  People from Eastern cultures tend to think more divergently than people from Western cultures. 
C)  Individualism facilitates both the development as well as the implementation of creative ideas. 
D)  People who experience multiple cultures tend to be higher in creativity than people without diverse cultural experiences.

Question 2

Compare Spearman's notion of general intelligence with Thurstone's notion of specific intelligences. How do these two notions relate to the hierarchical model of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is the ability to gain know

Question 3

Which statement about group differences in intelligence test scores is NOT supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Females tend to slightly but consistently outperform men in tests of verbal abilities including reading and writing. 
B)  Males tend to slightly but consistently outperform women in tests of math and tasks involving visual or spatial ability. 
C)  In terms of general intelligence, there is no difference between men and women in average overall IQ. 
D)  African Americans tend to score lower than White Americans on intelligence tests due to genetics rather than environment. 
A)  Females tend to slightly but consistently outperform men in tests of verbal abilities including reading and writing. 
B)  Males tend to slightly but consistently outperform women in tests of math and tasks involving visual or spatial ability. 
C)  In terms of general intelligence, there is no difference between men and women in average overall IQ. 
D)  African Americans tend to score lower than White Americans on intelligence tests due to genetics rather than environment.

Question 4

When confronted with any given problem, Kwing typically comes up with various approaches and original ideas for solving the problem. In doing so, Kwing demonstrates a great deal of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 thinking. 
B)  validity. 
C)  availability bias. 
D)  creativity. 
A)  Type 1 thinking. 
B)  validity. 
C)  availability bias. 
D)  creativity.

Question 5

_____ is best defined as the ability or abilities to gain knowledge and learn from experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence 
B)  Processing speed 
C)  Giftedness 
D)  Validity 
A)  Intelligence 
B)  Processing speed 
C)  Giftedness 
D)  Validity

Question 6

Statistically speaking, women tend to slightly but consistently outperform men on tests of:

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal abilities. 
B)  mathematics. 
C)  spatial ability. 
D)  visual orientation. 
A)  verbal abilities. 
B)  mathematics. 
C)  spatial ability. 
D)  visual orientation.

Question 7

_____ develops mostly from around age 9 through the teenage years, whereas _____ develops well into adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Linguistic relativity; figurative language 
B)  Figurative language; indirect language 
C)  Semantics; syntax 
D)  Grammar; dialect 
A)  Linguistic relativity; figurative language 
B)  Figurative language; indirect language 
C)  Semantics; syntax 
D)  Grammar; dialect

Question 8

Type 1 thinking is _____, whereas Type 2 thinking is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  automatic; fast 
B)  purposeful; slow 
C)  fast; effortless 
D)  effortless; deliberate 
A)  automatic; fast 
B)  purposeful; slow 
C)  fast; effortless 
D)  effortless; deliberate

Question 9

A student takes an intelligence test and scores approximately two standard deviations below the mean. Which score would be MOST representative of this student's IQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  53 
B)  72 
C)  100 
D)  124 
A)  53 
B)  72 
C)  100 
D)  124

Question 10

An algorithm is defined as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  formula-like method of problem solving. 
B)  problem-solving strategy involving deductive logic. 
C)  rule-of-thumb method of problem solving. 
D)  rule by which a person extracts meaning from words. 
A)  formula-like method of problem solving. 
B)  problem-solving strategy involving deductive logic. 
C)  rule-of-thumb method of problem solving. 
D)  rule by which a person extracts meaning from words.

Question 11

An intellectual disability is defined as a mental disorder:

Accepted Answer

A)  in which achievement in reading, writing, or math is significantly below age expectations. 
B)  where one's spatial ability and perceptual reasoning are significantly impaired. 
C)  characterized by extreme emotional distress and inability to interact with others. 
D)  based on significantly below-average intelligence and impaired daily functioning. 
A)  in which achievement in reading, writing, or math is significantly below age expectations. 
B)  where one's spatial ability and perceptual reasoning are significantly impaired. 
C)  characterized by extreme emotional distress and inability to interact with others. 
D)  based on significantly below-average intelligence and impaired daily functioning.

Question 12

According to Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences approach:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are distinct intelligences that are separate and should not be viewed as subsumed under overall intelligence. 
B)  there is a single general intelligence that contains 10 broad abilities with over 70 more narrow abilities. 
C)  overall intelligence (g) contains some broad specific intelligences (big s) that contain much more specific intelligences (little s). 
D)  emotional intelligence is a distinct intelligence that is critical to managing emotions and facilitating thinking. 
A)  there are distinct intelligences that are separate and should not be viewed as subsumed under overall intelligence. 
B)  there is a single general intelligence that contains 10 broad abilities with over 70 more narrow abilities. 
C)  overall intelligence (g) contains some broad specific intelligences (big s) that contain much more specific intelligences (little s). 
D)  emotional intelligence is a distinct intelligence that is critical to managing emotions and facilitating thinking.

Question 13

Prior to Remy's trip to Cleveland, his uncle tells him about this amazing barbecue restaurant there and raves about the food and live music. Remy looks it up once he gets to Cleveland, and he finds that there are a number of negative reviews about it. Nevertheless, he focuses on the few positive reviews he comes across, convinces himself they are probably more valid than the negative ones, and decides to go to the restaurant after all. Remy has likely been influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  framing. 
B)  confirmation bias. 
C)  the representativeness heuristic. 
D)  the availability heuristic. 
A)  framing. 
B)  confirmation bias. 
C)  the representativeness heuristic. 
D)  the availability heuristic.

Question 14

Which statement is TRUE regarding how most people approach problem solving?

Accepted Answer

A)  If given the option, people will more often choose to use an algorithm over a heuristic so they can guarantee the most rational solution. 
B)  Psychologists have found that when it comes to problem solving, people are all about reason and logic. 
C)  Even though algorithmic problem solving yields more accurate answers, we more often rely on faster, logically flawed processes when solving problems. 
D)  People are generally aware of when they are swayed from reason and logic in problem solving by contextual factors and heuristics. 
A)  If given the option, people will more often choose to use an algorithm over a heuristic so they can guarantee the most rational solution. 
B)  Psychologists have found that when it comes to problem solving, people are all about reason and logic. 
C)  Even though algorithmic problem solving yields more accurate answers, we more often rely on faster, logically flawed processes when solving problems. 
D)  People are generally aware of when they are swayed from reason and logic in problem solving by contextual factors and heuristics.

Question 15

According to John Carroll's three-stratum theory of intelligence:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are three distinct intelligences that include practical intelligence, academic intelligence, and emotional intelligence. 
B)  there is a strong positive correlation among all mental abilities like reading, writing, and math. 
C)  there is a single general intelligence that contains 10 broad abilities with over 70 more narrow abilities. 
D)  overall intelligence (g) contains some broad specific intelligences (big s) that contain much more specific intelligences (little s). 
A)  there are three distinct intelligences that include practical intelligence, academic intelligence, and emotional intelligence. 
B)  there is a strong positive correlation among all mental abilities like reading, writing, and math. 
C)  there is a single general intelligence that contains 10 broad abilities with over 70 more narrow abilities. 
D)  overall intelligence (g) contains some broad specific intelligences (big s) that contain much more specific intelligences (little s).

Question 16

Linguistic relativity is defined as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  correlation between personality and language. 
B)  ability to manage emotions through communication. 
C)  theory that language influences thought. 
D)  understanding that language and dialect usage depends on location. 
A)  correlation between personality and language. 
B)  ability to manage emotions through communication. 
C)  theory that language influences thought. 
D)  understanding that language and dialect usage depends on location.

Question 17

Which statement about the two types of thinking in the dual-process theory is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 2 thinking is what often activates the heuristics we use. 
B)  Type 1 thinking produces quick responses often fueled by emotion. 
C)  Type 1 often occurs without the person's full awareness. 
D)  Type 2 emphasizes reason over emotion. 
A)  Type 2 thinking is what often activates the heuristics we use. 
B)  Type 1 thinking produces quick responses often fueled by emotion. 
C)  Type 1 often occurs without the person's full awareness. 
D)  Type 2 emphasizes reason over emotion.

Question 18

Critically discuss the major ways in which intelligence tests may give certain cultural groups an advantage while putting other groups at a disadvantage. What steps can be taken to minimize such test bias?

Accepted Answer

Test bias is the tendency of a test to p

Question 19

Define the term concept. Then compare and contrast the three main types of concepts and provide a real-life example of each.

Accepted Answer

As the most basic building block of thin

Question 20

Christian is celebrating his first birthday with his family. As a typical 1-year-old child, which exclamation would Christian MOST likely make?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sing-songy, high-pitched, "Happy birthday to me!" 
B)  "cake for Christian!" indicating what he wants to eat 
C)  "ca!" referring to cake, and meaning, "I want some birthday cake!" 
D)  "ba-goo-ca-nu" and other similar babbles 
A)  a sing-songy, high-pitched, "Happy birthday to me!" 
B)  "cake for Christian!" indicating what he wants to eat 
C)  "ca!" referring to cake, and meaning, "I want some birthday cake!" 
D)  "ba-goo-ca-nu" and other similar babbles

Which statement about the link between creativity and culture is TRUE?

Compare Spearman's notion of general intelligence with Thurstone's notion of specific intelligences. How do these two notions relate to the hierarchical model of intelligence?

Which statement about group differences in intelligence test scores is NOT supported by research?

When confronted with any given problem, Kwing typically comes up with various approaches and original ideas for solving the problem. In doing so, Kwing demonstrates a great deal of:

_____ is best defined as the ability or abilities to gain knowledge and learn from experience.

Statistically speaking, women tend to slightly but consistently outperform men on tests of:

_ develops mostly from around age 9 through the teenage years, whereas _ develops well into adulthood.

Type 1 thinking is _, whereas Type 2 thinking is _.

A student takes an intelligence test and scores approximately two standard deviations below the mean. Which score would be MOST representative of this student's IQ?

An algorithm is defined as a:

An intellectual disability is defined as a mental disorder:

According to Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences approach:

Which statement is TRUE regarding how most people approach problem solving?

According to John Carroll's three-stratum theory of intelligence:

Linguistic relativity is defined as the:

Which statement about the two types of thinking in the dual-process theory is FALSE?

Critically discuss the major ways in which intelligence tests may give certain cultural groups an advantage while putting other groups at a disadvantage. What steps can be taken to minimize such test bias?

Define the term concept. Then compare and contrast the three main types of concepts and provide a real-life example of each.

Christian is celebrating his first birthday with his family. As a typical 1-year-old child, which exclamation would Christian MOST likely make?

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Which statement about the link between creativity and culture is TRUE?

Compare Spearman's notion of general intelligence with Thurstone's notion of specific intelligences. How do these two notions relate to the hierarchical model of intelligence?

Which statement about group differences in intelligence test scores is NOT supported by research?

When confronted with any given problem, Kwing typically comes up with various approaches and original ideas for solving the problem. In doing so, Kwing demonstrates a great deal of:

_____ is best defined as the ability or abilities to gain knowledge and learn from experience.

Statistically speaking, women tend to slightly but consistently outperform men on tests of:

_____ develops mostly from around age 9 through the teenage years, whereas _____ develops well into adulthood.

Type 1 thinking is _____, whereas Type 2 thinking is _____.

A student takes an intelligence test and scores approximately two standard deviations below the mean. Which score would be MOST representative of this student's IQ?

An algorithm is defined as a:

An intellectual disability is defined as a mental disorder:

According to Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences approach:

Which statement is TRUE regarding how most people approach problem solving?

According to John Carroll's three-stratum theory of intelligence:

Linguistic relativity is defined as the:

Which statement about the two types of thinking in the dual-process theory is FALSE?

Critically discuss the major ways in which intelligence tests may give certain cultural groups an advantage while putting other groups at a disadvantage. What steps can be taken to minimize such test bias?

Define the term concept. Then compare and contrast the three main types of concepts and provide a real-life example of each.

Christian is celebrating his first birthday with his family. As a typical 1-year-old child, which exclamation would Christian MOST likely make?

The Science of Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Memory

Learning

Motivation and Emotion

Development Across the Life Span

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Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Understanding Measures of Central Tendency and Distribution Skewness in Statistical Analysis

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_ develops mostly from around age 9 through the teenage years, whereas _ develops well into adulthood.

Type 1 thinking is _, whereas Type 2 thinking is _.