Question 1

Regarding creativity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Most people have the potential to be creative. 
B) Creativity is strongly related to intelligence. 
C) Creativity makes more use of divergent thinking than convergent thinking. 
D) Creativity is a type of cognitive ability. 
E) Creativity involves using cognitive processes to manipulate or act upon stored knowledge. 
A) Most people have the potential to be creative. 
B) Creativity is strongly related to intelligence. 
C) Creativity makes more use of divergent thinking than convergent thinking. 
D) Creativity is a type of cognitive ability. 
E) Creativity involves using cognitive processes to manipulate or act upon stored knowledge. B

Question 2

The terms "veggie burger" and "cell phone" represent which process underlying creative thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) conceptual combination 
B) algorithm 
C) analogy 
D) metaphor 
E) conceptual expansion 
A) conceptual combination 
B) algorithm 
C) analogy 
D) metaphor 
E) conceptual expansion A

Question 3

Whose theory of intelligence has had a particularly strong influence on the field of education?

Accepted Answer

A) Thurstone's 
B) Gardner's 
C) Sternberg's 
D) Spearman's 
E) Terman's 
A) Thurstone's 
B) Gardner's 
C) Sternberg's 
D) Spearman's 
E) Terman's B

Question 4

What is the sequence for language development?

Accepted Answer

A) cooing, babbling, crying, one-word phrases, two-word phrases 
B) crying, cooing, babbling, one-word phrases, two-word phrases 
C) crying, babbling, cooing, one-word phrases, two-word phrases 
D) crying, cooing, one-word phrases, babbling, two-word phrases 
E) cooing, crying, babbling, one-word phrases, two-word phrases 
A) cooing, babbling, crying, one-word phrases, two-word phrases 
B) crying, cooing, babbling, one-word phrases, two-word phrases 
C) crying, babbling, cooing, one-word phrases, two-word phrases 
D) crying, cooing, one-word phrases, babbling, two-word phrases 
E) cooing, crying, babbling, one-word phrases, two-word phrases

Question 5

What is the major drawback of algorithms?

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to lead to confirmation bias. 
B) They cause people to rely on the same solutions over and over. 
C) They can lead to faulty solutions. 
D) They take too long to apply. 
E) There may not be any algorithm that precisely applies to one's particular problem. 
A) They tend to lead to confirmation bias. 
B) They cause people to rely on the same solutions over and over. 
C) They can lead to faulty solutions. 
D) They take too long to apply. 
E) There may not be any algorithm that precisely applies to one's particular problem.

Question 6

Compared to White Americans of European descent, African Americans score, on average,

Accepted Answer

A) about 5 points lower on IQ tests. 
B) about 5 points higher on IQ tests. 
C) about 10 points lower on IQ tests. 
D) about 15 points lower on IQ tests. 
E) about the same on IQ tests. 
A) about 5 points lower on IQ tests. 
B) about 5 points higher on IQ tests. 
C) about 10 points lower on IQ tests. 
D) about 15 points lower on IQ tests. 
E) about the same on IQ tests.

Question 7

Which of the following are considered nonlinguistic forms of communication?

Accepted Answer

A) crying only 
B) babbling and cooing 
C) cooing and crying 
D) babbling and crying 
E) babbling, cooing, and crying 
A) crying only 
B) babbling and cooing 
C) cooing and crying 
D) babbling and crying 
E) babbling, cooing, and crying

Question 8

Which of Sternberg's types of intelligence is typically measured in traditional tests of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) all of them-analytic, creative, and practical 
B) analytic only 
C) practical only 
D) creative and analytic only 
E) practical and creative only 
A) all of them-analytic, creative, and practical 
B) analytic only 
C) practical only 
D) creative and analytic only 
E) practical and creative only

Question 9

The use of the generic "he" in referring to doctors and scientists may negatively affect career aspirations in young woman. This can best be explained by

Accepted Answer

A) the role that language plays in thinking. 
B) the original but not the weaker version of the Whorfian hypothesis. 
C) the language acquisition device as a mechanism that determines cultural patterns in language use.. 
D) the role that culture plays in language development. 
E) Chomsky's view of the importance of cultural experience in determining how we think about the world. 
A) the role that language plays in thinking. 
B) the original but not the weaker version of the Whorfian hypothesis. 
C) the language acquisition device as a mechanism that determines cultural patterns in language use.. 
D) the role that culture plays in language development. 
E) Chomsky's view of the importance of cultural experience in determining how we think about the world.

Question 10

Simone Farnsworth is a writer of children's books. When she creates her books, Farnsworth is very careful to avoid the use of language that emphasizes the world from a male perspective. Simone believes that using words and phrases that emphasize traditional gender roles may influence children to think in a gender-stereotyped manner. Farnsworth's perspective is consistent with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) the existence of a language acquisition device 
B) divergent thinking 
C) the triarchic theory of intelligence 
D) the linguistic relativity hypothesis 
E) the practice of culture-fair testing 
A) the existence of a language acquisition device 
B) divergent thinking 
C) the triarchic theory of intelligence 
D) the linguistic relativity hypothesis 
E) the practice of culture-fair testing

Question 11

In language, phonemes are to ______ as morphemes are to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) sound; meaning 
B) meaning; semantics 
C) semantics; syntax 
D) syntax; semantics 
E) linguistics; grammar 
A) sound; meaning 
B) meaning; semantics 
C) semantics; syntax 
D) syntax; semantics 
E) linguistics; grammar

Question 12

Taking an overview of the theories of intelligence, all but which of the following are fair conclusions?

Accepted Answer

A) We should broaden our thoughts about what intelligence is and how it should be measured. 
B) Human intelligence consists of multiple aspects. 
C) It is important to take cultural context into consideration when assessing human intelligence. 
D) Gardner and Sternberg's theories can be characterized as "theory rich, but data poor." 
E) Since there is strong evidence for the existence of separate types of intelligence, we should replace existing intelligence tests with tests that measure these types of intelligence. 
A) We should broaden our thoughts about what intelligence is and how it should be measured. 
B) Human intelligence consists of multiple aspects. 
C) It is important to take cultural context into consideration when assessing human intelligence. 
D) Gardner and Sternberg's theories can be characterized as "theory rich, but data poor." 
E) Since there is strong evidence for the existence of separate types of intelligence, we should replace existing intelligence tests with tests that measure these types of intelligence.

Question 13

Historically, males have outperformed females in math skills; today

Accepted Answer

A) the differences in performance are getting larger. 
B) the differences in performance are getting much smaller. 
C) there is are no differences in performance. 
D) there are even more females at the low end of math ability. 
E) females are outperforming males on standardized tests. 
A) the differences in performance are getting larger. 
B) the differences in performance are getting much smaller. 
C) there is are no differences in performance. 
D) there are even more females at the low end of math ability. 
E) females are outperforming males on standardized tests.

Question 14

Describe the basic components of language.

Accepted Answer

The four basic components of language ar

Question 15

Gardner describes intelligence as being composed of

Accepted Answer

A) a general factor alone. 
B) a general factor and several specific abilities. 
C) seven primary mental abilities. 
D) eight distinct intelligences. 
E) three aspects. 
A) a general factor alone. 
B) a general factor and several specific abilities. 
C) seven primary mental abilities. 
D) eight distinct intelligences. 
E) three aspects.

Question 16

The rules governing proper use of words, phrases, and sentences to convey meaning are called

Accepted Answer

A) language. 
B) grammar. 
C) syntax. 
D) semantics. 
E) linguistics. 
A) language. 
B) grammar. 
C) syntax. 
D) semantics. 
E) linguistics.

Question 17

In Gardner's model, an architect would likely have high levels of which type of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Logical-mathematical 
B) Spatial 
C) Bodily-kinesthetic 
D) Intrapersonal 
E) Naturalist 
A) Logical-mathematical 
B) Spatial 
C) Bodily-kinesthetic 
D) Intrapersonal 
E) Naturalist

Question 18

Javan's English teacher tells him, "Watch your syntax!" To what is Javan's teacher referring?

Accepted Answer

A) his ordering of words within sentences and phrases 
B) his pronunciation 
C) his vocabulary 
D) his spelling 
E) his usage of the same word to express different meanings 
A) his ordering of words within sentences and phrases 
B) his pronunciation 
C) his vocabulary 
D) his spelling 
E) his usage of the same word to express different meanings

Question 19

Kristina scored below average on an intelligence test in 5th grade. As a result, she was held back a year. Her parents and teachers developed low expectations for her. Ultimately, Kristina quit high school and took a low-paying job at a convenience store. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B) culturally biased testing. 
C) lack of standardization. 
D) an unreliable intelligence test. 
E) mainstreaming. 
A) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B) culturally biased testing. 
C) lack of standardization. 
D) an unreliable intelligence test. 
E) mainstreaming.

Question 20

The rules governing the meaning of words are called

Accepted Answer

A) grammar. 
B) syntax. 
C) morphemes. 
D) semantics. 
E) linguistics. 
A) grammar. 
B) syntax. 
C) morphemes. 
D) semantics. 
E) linguistics.

Regarding creativity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The terms "veggie burger" and "cell phone" represent which process underlying creative thinking?

Whose theory of intelligence has had a particularly strong influence on the field of education?

What is the sequence for language development?

What is the major drawback of algorithms?

Compared to White Americans of European descent, African Americans score, on average,

Which of the following are considered nonlinguistic forms of communication?

Which of Sternberg's types of intelligence is typically measured in traditional tests of intelligence?

The use of the generic "he" in referring to doctors and scientists may negatively affect career aspirations in young woman. This can best be explained by

In language, phonemes are to as morphemes are to .

Taking an overview of the theories of intelligence, all but which of the following are fair conclusions?

Historically, males have outperformed females in math skills; today

Describe the basic components of language.

Gardner describes intelligence as being composed of

The rules governing proper use of words, phrases, and sentences to convey meaning are called

In Gardner's model, an architect would likely have high levels of which type of intelligence?

Javan's English teacher tells him, "Watch your syntax!" To what is Javan's teacher referring?

Kristina scored below average on an intelligence test in 5^th grade. As a result, she was held back a year. Her parents and teachers developed low expectations for her. Ultimately, Kristina quit high school and took a low-paying job at a convenience store. This is an example of

The rules governing the meaning of words are called

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development

Psychology and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

Filters

Exam 7: Thinking Language and Intelligence

Regarding creativity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The terms "veggie burger" and "cell phone" represent which process underlying creative thinking?

Whose theory of intelligence has had a particularly strong influence on the field of education?

What is the sequence for language development?

What is the major drawback of algorithms?

Compared to White Americans of European descent, African Americans score, on average,

Which of the following are considered nonlinguistic forms of communication?

Which of Sternberg's types of intelligence is typically measured in traditional tests of intelligence?

The use of the generic "he" in referring to doctors and scientists may negatively affect career aspirations in young woman. This can best be explained by

In language, phonemes are to ______ as morphemes are to ______.

Taking an overview of the theories of intelligence, all but which of the following are fair conclusions?

Historically, males have outperformed females in math skills; today

Describe the basic components of language.

Gardner describes intelligence as being composed of

The rules governing proper use of words, phrases, and sentences to convey meaning are called

In Gardner's model, an architect would likely have high levels of which type of intelligence?

Javan's English teacher tells him, "Watch your syntax!" To what is Javan's teacher referring?

Kristina scored below average on an intelligence test in 5th grade. As a result, she was held back a year. Her parents and teachers developed low expectations for her. Ultimately, Kristina quit high school and took a low-paying job at a convenience store. This is an example of

The rules governing the meaning of words are called

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development

Psychology and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

Filters

In language, phonemes are to as morphemes are to .

Kristina scored below average on an intelligence test in 5^th grade. As a result, she was held back a year. Her parents and teachers developed low expectations for her. Ultimately, Kristina quit high school and took a low-paying job at a convenience store. This is an example of