Question 1

Define and illustrate of each of the following building blocks of language: phonemes, morphemes, grammar, and syntax.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

What percentage of people have an IQ score higher than 115?

Accepted Answer

A)  68 
B)  16 
C)  50 
D)  32 
A)  68 
B)  16 
C)  50 
D)  32

Question 3

The causes of intellectual disabilities are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  limited to genetic abnormalities 
B)  based on parental predispositions 
C)  often unknown 
D)  unrelated to prenatal exposure to drugs 
A)  limited to genetic abnormalities 
B)  based on parental predispositions 
C)  often unknown 
D)  unrelated to prenatal exposure to drugs

Question 4

Which of the following did Robert Sternberg emphasize in his triarchic theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  the process underlying thinking rather than product 
B)  separation of mental abilities from real-life situations 
C)  kinesthetic abilities 
D)  people differ in their profiles of intelligence 
A)  the process underlying thinking rather than product 
B)  separation of mental abilities from real-life situations 
C)  kinesthetic abilities 
D)  people differ in their profiles of intelligence

Question 5

The word "blanket" has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same number of phonemes and morphemes 
B)  more morphemes than phonemes 
C)  more phonemes than morphemes 
D)  a variable number of phonemes and morphemes, depending on how the word is used 
A)  the same number of phonemes and morphemes 
B)  more morphemes than phonemes 
C)  more phonemes than morphemes 
D)  a variable number of phonemes and morphemes, depending on how the word is used

Question 6

Discuss intelligence testing in terms of standardization, reliability, and validity.

Accepted Answer

Intelligence testing is a complex and co

Question 7

Discuss the role of stereotype threat and how it might endanger the performance of minority groups on measures of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Stereotype threat refers to the risk of

Question 8

Seeing unique or different solutions to a problem is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity 
B)  innovativeness 
C)  originality 
D)  thinking outside of the box 
A)  creativity 
B)  innovativeness 
C)  originality 
D)  thinking outside of the box

Question 9

Which of the following are two of the three characteristics of creativity that are noted in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  originality and intelligence 
B)  intelligence and fluency 
C)  flexibility and intelligence 
D)  flexibility and originality 
A)  originality and intelligence 
B)  intelligence and fluency 
C)  flexibility and intelligence 
D)  flexibility and originality

Question 10

Which type of intelligence is biologically determined, independent of education and experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  g 
B)  gf 
C)  go 
D)  fc 
A)  g 
B)  gf 
C)  go 
D)  fc

Question 11

Describe biological, genetic, and environmental influences on intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Biological, genetic, and environmental f

Question 12

Average scores developed by giving the test to a representative sample are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  standardization curves 
B)  means 
C)  norms 
D)  patterns 
A)  standardization curves 
B)  means 
C)  norms 
D)  patterns

Question 13

Contrast Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences with Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence. State which theory you think better explains intelligence, and justify your choice.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligenc

Question 14

A toddler makes the following erroneous statement: "park can go now we." This demonstrates an error in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax 
B)  semantics 
C)  morphemes 
D)  prefixes 
A)  syntax 
B)  semantics 
C)  morphemes 
D)  prefixes

Question 15

If you are designing a complex and novel experiment and are coming up with possible ways to control for extraneous variables, you are engaging in the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchies 
B)  problem solving 
C)  artificial concepts 
D)  mental set 
A)  hierarchies 
B)  problem solving 
C)  artificial concepts 
D)  mental set

Question 16

Dr. Stewart is a foot surgeon who has a regular procedure for critiquing the results of his surgeries. He reviews the case of his patient and asks himself if the surgical outcome matches the goal that was set before the operation. What stage of problem-solving is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  brainstorming 
B)  preparation 
C)  production 
D)  evaluation 
A)  brainstorming 
B)  preparation 
C)  production 
D)  evaluation

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a basic-level concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  mammal 
B)  cat 
C)  tabby 
D)  whiskers 
A)  mammal 
B)  cat 
C)  tabby 
D)  whiskers

Define and illustrate of each of the following building blocks of language: phonemes, morphemes, grammar, and syntax.

What percentage of people have an IQ score higher than 115?

The causes of intellectual disabilities are ________.

Which of the following did Robert Sternberg emphasize in his triarchic theory of intelligence?

The word "blanket" has ________.

Discuss intelligence testing in terms of standardization, reliability, and validity.

Discuss the role of stereotype threat and how it might endanger the performance of minority groups on measures of intelligence.

Seeing unique or different solutions to a problem is known as ________.

Which of the following are two of the three characteristics of creativity that are noted in the textbook?

Which type of intelligence is biologically determined, independent of education and experience?

Describe biological, genetic, and environmental influences on intelligence.

Average scores developed by giving the test to a representative sample are called ________.

Contrast Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences with Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence. State which theory you think better explains intelligence, and justify your choice.

A toddler makes the following erroneous statement: "park can go now we." This demonstrates an error in ________.

If you are designing a complex and novel experiment and are coming up with possible ways to control for extraneous variables, you are engaging in the process of ________.

Dr. Stewart is a foot surgeon who has a regular procedure for critiquing the results of his surgeries. He reviews the case of his patient and asks himself if the surgical outcome matches the goal that was set before the operation. What stage of problem-solving is this?

Which of the following is an example of a basic-level concept?

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Exam 8: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Define and illustrate of each of the following building blocks of language: phonemes, morphemes, grammar, and syntax.

What percentage of people have an IQ score higher than 115?

The causes of intellectual disabilities are ________.

Which of the following did Robert Sternberg emphasize in his triarchic theory of intelligence?

The word "blanket" has ________.

Discuss intelligence testing in terms of standardization, reliability, and validity.

Discuss the role of stereotype threat and how it might endanger the performance of minority groups on measures of intelligence.

Seeing unique or different solutions to a problem is known as ________.

Which of the following are two of the three characteristics of creativity that are noted in the textbook?

Which type of intelligence is biologically determined, independent of education and experience?

Describe biological, genetic, and environmental influences on intelligence.

Average scores developed by giving the test to a representative sample are called ________.

Contrast Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences with Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence. State which theory you think better explains intelligence, and justify your choice.

A toddler makes the following erroneous statement: "park can go now we." This demonstrates an error in ________.

If you are designing a complex and novel experiment and are coming up with possible ways to control for extraneous variables, you are engaging in the process of ________.

Dr. Stewart is a foot surgeon who has a regular procedure for critiquing the results of his surgeries. He reviews the case of his patient and asks himself if the surgical outcome matches the goal that was set before the operation. What stage of problem-solving is this?

Which of the following is an example of a basic-level concept?

The Science of Psychology

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress, Coping, and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Life Span Development

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Social Psychology

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