Question 1

Binet and Simon originally developed the concept of 'mental age' as a criterion for helping them distinguish

Accepted Answer

A) children with high IQs from children with low IQs. 
B) children who would be able to learn in school from those who needed special instruction. 
C) white children from black children. 
D) economically disadvantaged children from the 'select few' who previously attended school. 
A) children with high IQs from children with low IQs. 
B) children who would be able to learn in school from those who needed special instruction. 
C) white children from black children. 
D) economically disadvantaged children from the 'select few' who previously attended school.

Question 2

Stereotype threat is the self-fulfilling prophecy in which knowledge of stereotypes leads to anxiety and reduced performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which best describes the hierarchical view of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) It consists entirely of general intelligence. 
B) It consists entirely of broad categories of intelligence. 
C) It consists entirely of specific skills. 
D) It consists of general intelligence, categories, and specific skills. 
A) It consists entirely of general intelligence. 
B) It consists entirely of broad categories of intelligence. 
C) It consists entirely of specific skills. 
D) It consists of general intelligence, categories, and specific skills.

Question 4

Metamemory is defined as an individual's:

Accepted Answer

A) intuitive understanding of memory. 
B) level of semantic memory. 
C) sensory memory speed. 
D) short-term memory capacity. 
A) intuitive understanding of memory. 
B) level of semantic memory. 
C) sensory memory speed. 
D) short-term memory capacity.

Question 5

If you are reading this test question for the first time, it is

Accepted Answer

A) currently stored in sensory memory. 
B) currently stored in long-term memory. 
C) currently stored in working memory. 
D) not currently stored in any memory system. 
A) currently stored in sensory memory. 
B) currently stored in long-term memory. 
C) currently stored in working memory. 
D) not currently stored in any memory system.

Question 6

Which cooking-related behaviour is the best indicator of a high level of analytical ability?

Accepted Answer

A) Knowing that the reason a cake did not turn out well could be the lack of a key ingredient, the stove being too hot, or bad eggs 
B) Being able to create a cake flavor that has never before existed 
C) Realising that if you follow the directions on a cake box, the cake will turn out okay 
D) Visualising what a cake will look like before it is baked 
A) Knowing that the reason a cake did not turn out well could be the lack of a key ingredient, the stove being too hot, or bad eggs 
B) Being able to create a cake flavor that has never before existed 
C) Realising that if you follow the directions on a cake box, the cake will turn out okay 
D) Visualising what a cake will look like before it is baked

Question 7

Sternberg argues that instruction is most effective when it is geared to a child's weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Anele just thought of a new way to consider the relationship between matter and the speed of light. According to Sternberg, this action best demonstrates ____ ability.

Accepted Answer

A) familial 
B) practical 
C) creative 
D) analytic 
A) familial 
B) practical 
C) creative 
D) analytic

Question 9

Culture-fair tests contain numerous items that refer to cultural concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Researchers identified several factors that contribute to improved reading comprehension in children. Which factor was not on their list?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased capacity of working memory 
B) Increased general knowledge 
C) Increased effectiveness in monitoring of comprehension 
D) Increased levels of divergent thinking 
A) Increased capacity of working memory 
B) Increased general knowledge 
C) Increased effectiveness in monitoring of comprehension 
D) Increased levels of divergent thinking

Question 11

Who would be most likely to emphasise the important role that changes in memory efficiency plays in cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A) Jerry, who is a social-learning theorist 
B) Junior, who is a socio-biologist 
C) Jabu, who is Piagetian 
D) Jessica, who is an information-processing theorist 
A) Jerry, who is a social-learning theorist 
B) Junior, who is a socio-biologist 
C) Jabu, who is Piagetian 
D) Jessica, who is an information-processing theorist

Question 12

Binet originally introduced the concept of the intelligence quotient: IQ = MA/CA x 100.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which child is most likely to be gifted?

Accepted Answer

A) Jabu, a 2-year-old, who chooses the birthday party gift bag with the most toys. 
B) Naledi, a 7-year-old, who scores 100 on intelligence tests. 
C) Sarah, a 5-year-old, who is smart and loves to learn. 
D) Roscoe, a 10-year-old, who is emotionally troubled. 
A) Jabu, a 2-year-old, who chooses the birthday party gift bag with the most toys. 
B) Naledi, a 7-year-old, who scores 100 on intelligence tests. 
C) Sarah, a 5-year-old, who is smart and loves to learn. 
D) Roscoe, a 10-year-old, who is emotionally troubled.

Question 14

By traditional definition, how many of these 16-year-old children could be classified as 'intellectually disabled'? (Note: all IQ scores based on Stanford-Binet test results.): Lethabo, IQ = 120; Lineo, IQ = 100; Lindi, IQ = 80; Lekeshia, IQ = 60?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 15

You have been asked to serve on a committee to advise the department of basic education on how to build the most effective school that will have the most effective teachers. What specific advice on these two topics would you provide to this committee?

Accepted Answer

Researchers have identified a number of

Question 16

Jacob has a problem. Though he is of normal intelligence and does well in most classes, he struggles tremendously in math. Jacob is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) an intellectual disability. 
B) attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C) a learning disability. 
D) Down syndrome. 
A) an intellectual disability. 
B) attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C) a learning disability. 
D) Down syndrome.

Question 17

The term 'stereotype threat' is best associated with the concept of

Accepted Answer

A) the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B) convergent thinking. 
C) cognitive dissonance. 
D) obedience. 
A) the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B) convergent thinking. 
C) cognitive dissonance. 
D) obedience.

Question 18

If you lacked phonological awareness, you would have great difficulty in:

Accepted Answer

A) believing that a rocking chair cannot move on its own. 
B) writing the word 'cat' even if you knew how it was spelled. 
C) understanding that words are symbolic representations of objects. 
D) hearing the difference between the words 'putt' and 'butt'. 
A) believing that a rocking chair cannot move on its own. 
B) writing the word 'cat' even if you knew how it was spelled. 
C) understanding that words are symbolic representations of objects. 
D) hearing the difference between the words 'putt' and 'butt'.

Question 19

Which statement concerning the diagnosis of ADHD is true?

Accepted Answer

A) About 20% of school-age children are diagnosed with ADHD. 
B) Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. 
C) Racial minority status is a good predictor of being diagnosed with ADHD. 
D) Most children 'outgrow' symptoms of ADHD. 
A) About 20% of school-age children are diagnosed with ADHD. 
B) Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. 
C) Racial minority status is a good predictor of being diagnosed with ADHD. 
D) Most children 'outgrow' symptoms of ADHD.

Question 20

Self-discipline is _____, but _____ than IQ test scores.

Accepted Answer

A) good predictor of school success; not a better predictor of school success 
B) good predictor of school success; often an even better predictor of school success 
C) poor predictor of school success; a better predictor of occupational success 
D) poor predictor of school success; a better predictor of school success 
A) good predictor of school success; not a better predictor of school success 
B) good predictor of school success; often an even better predictor of school success 
C) poor predictor of school success; a better predictor of occupational success 
D) poor predictor of school success; a better predictor of school success

Binet and Simon originally developed the concept of 'mental age' as a criterion for helping them distinguish

Stereotype threat is the self-fulfilling prophecy in which knowledge of stereotypes leads to anxiety and reduced performance.

Which best describes the hierarchical view of intelligence?

Metamemory is defined as an individual's:

If you are reading this test question for the first time, it is

Which cooking-related behaviour is the best indicator of a high level of analytical ability?

Sternberg argues that instruction is most effective when it is geared to a child's weaknesses.

Anele just thought of a new way to consider the relationship between matter and the speed of light. According to Sternberg, this action best demonstrates ____ ability.

Culture-fair tests contain numerous items that refer to cultural concepts.

Researchers identified several factors that contribute to improved reading comprehension in children. Which factor was not on their list?

Who would be most likely to emphasise the important role that changes in memory efficiency plays in cognitive development?

Binet originally introduced the concept of the intelligence quotient: IQ = MA/CA x 100.

Which child is most likely to be gifted?

By traditional definition, how many of these 16-year-old children could be classified as 'intellectually disabled'? (Note: all IQ scores based on Stanford-Binet test results.): Lethabo, IQ = 120; Lineo, IQ = 100; Lindi, IQ = 80; Lekeshia, IQ = 60?

You have been asked to serve on a committee to advise the department of basic education on how to build the most effective school that will have the most effective teachers. What specific advice on these two topics would you provide to this committee?

Jacob has a problem. Though he is of normal intelligence and does well in most classes, he struggles tremendously in math. Jacob is most likely suffering from

The term 'stereotype threat' is best associated with the concept of

If you lacked phonological awareness, you would have great difficulty in:

Which statement concerning the diagnosis of ADHD is true?

Self-discipline is _, but _ than IQ test scores.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Working and Relaxing

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

Dying and Bereavement

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Binet and Simon originally developed the concept of 'mental age' as a criterion for helping them distinguish

Stereotype threat is the self-fulfilling prophecy in which knowledge of stereotypes leads to anxiety and reduced performance.

Which best describes the hierarchical view of intelligence?

Metamemory is defined as an individual's:

If you are reading this test question for the first time, it is

Which cooking-related behaviour is the best indicator of a high level of analytical ability?

Sternberg argues that instruction is most effective when it is geared to a child's weaknesses.

Anele just thought of a new way to consider the relationship between matter and the speed of light. According to Sternberg, this action best demonstrates ____ ability.

Culture-fair tests contain numerous items that refer to cultural concepts.

Researchers identified several factors that contribute to improved reading comprehension in children. Which factor was not on their list?

Who would be most likely to emphasise the important role that changes in memory efficiency plays in cognitive development?

Binet originally introduced the concept of the intelligence quotient: IQ = MA/CA x 100.

Which child is most likely to be gifted?

By traditional definition, how many of these 16-year-old children could be classified as 'intellectually disabled'? (Note: all IQ scores based on Stanford-Binet test results.): Lethabo, IQ = 120; Lineo, IQ = 100; Lindi, IQ = 80; Lekeshia, IQ = 60?

You have been asked to serve on a committee to advise the department of basic education on how to build the most effective school that will have the most effective teachers. What specific advice on these two topics would you provide to this committee?

Jacob has a problem. Though he is of normal intelligence and does well in most classes, he struggles tremendously in math. Jacob is most likely suffering from

The term 'stereotype threat' is best associated with the concept of

If you lacked phonological awareness, you would have great difficulty in:

Which statement concerning the diagnosis of ADHD is true?

Self-discipline is _____, but _____ than IQ test scores.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Working and Relaxing

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

Dying and Bereavement

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Self-discipline is _, but _ than IQ test scores.