Question 1

What is the strength and direction of the correlation between years in school and IQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  weak negative correlation 
B)  strong positive correlation 
C)  strong negative correlation 
D)  no correlation 
A)  weak negative correlation 
B)  strong positive correlation 
C)  strong negative correlation 
D)  no correlation

Question 2

A major source of cultural bias in IQ tests is that members of different cultures may:

Accepted Answer

A)  understand English with different degrees of sophistication 
B)  have different levels of knowledge of American culture 
C)  be evaluated differently by the people giving and scoring the test 
D)  both A and B 
A)  understand English with different degrees of sophistication 
B)  have different levels of knowledge of American culture 
C)  be evaluated differently by the people giving and scoring the test 
D)  both A and B

Question 3

Altering the manner in which information is presented to highlight the possible gains or losses of an alternative can affect decision making.This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  heuristics 
B)  framing 
C)  restructuring 
D)  loss aversion 
A)  heuristics 
B)  framing 
C)  restructuring 
D)  loss aversion

Question 4

Annie is moving from one apartment to another.She has three cats and only one cat carrier.She puts one cat in the carrier,the second inside her large Crock-Pot,and the third under a laundry basket on the passenger seat of her car.Annie clearly does not have a problem with:

Accepted Answer

A)  mental sets 
B)  functional fixedness 
C)  working backward 
D)  restructuring 
A)  mental sets 
B)  functional fixedness 
C)  working backward 
D)  restructuring

Question 5

The expectation that someone will sell you nails in a hardware store,whereas someone will sell you dresses in a boutique,comes from this property of schemas:

Accepted Answer

A)  categories contain exemplars 
B)  concepts contain prototypes 
C)  situations have consistent attributes 
D)  schemas have prototypes 
A)  categories contain exemplars 
B)  concepts contain prototypes 
C)  situations have consistent attributes 
D)  schemas have prototypes

Question 6

_____ can lead to reinforcing racism or sexism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exemplars 
B)  Schemas 
C)  Reasoning 
D)  Cognition 
A)  Exemplars 
B)  Schemas 
C)  Reasoning 
D)  Cognition

Question 7

In contrast to Gardner's idea of several independent intelligences dealing with different intellectual content,Sternberg's theory involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive processes comprised by intelligence 
B)  different aspects of intelligence 
C)  three highly correlated abilities 
D)  biological-based forms of intelligence 
A)  cognitive processes comprised by intelligence 
B)  different aspects of intelligence 
C)  three highly correlated abilities 
D)  biological-based forms of intelligence

Question 8

Alina is a straight A student in an honors business program,and she has had very prestigious internships.During her job interviews,Alina's arrogance about her own abilities comes through.She fails to realize from their reactions that the interviewers are looking for team players,not independent superstars.Alina is not offered any of these jobs because she lacks:

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapersonal intelligence 
B)  general intelligence 
C)  fluid intelligence 
D)  emotional intelligence 
A)  intrapersonal intelligence 
B)  general intelligence 
C)  fluid intelligence 
D)  emotional intelligence

Question 9

Fatima received an overall score of 132 on an IQ scale.This number means that her score was higher than _____ percent of the population.

Accepted Answer

A)  95 
B)  68 
C)  53 
D)  50 
A)  95 
B)  68 
C)  53 
D)  50

Question 10

Using the scientific method to discover psychological principles is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  deductive reasoning 
C)  heuristics 
D)  framing 
A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  deductive reasoning 
C)  heuristics 
D)  framing

Question 11

Peter is a very precocious 4-year-old.He is already starting to read and has the vocabulary of a 10-year-old.Peter's parents are very academic.Their house is filled with books and intellectual conversation.What is the most reasonable conclusion about the source of Peter's high intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  He inherited the genes for high intelligence from his parents. 
B)  His parents provided the stimulation needed to develop high intelligence. 
C)  His intelligence resulted from an interaction of genes and environment. 
D)  Either genes or the environment could be the causal factor for his high intelligence. 
A)  He inherited the genes for high intelligence from his parents. 
B)  His parents provided the stimulation needed to develop high intelligence. 
C)  His intelligence resulted from an interaction of genes and environment. 
D)  Either genes or the environment could be the causal factor for his high intelligence.

Question 12

Brianna has an IQ of 129 and Jenna has an IQ of 117.Brianna performs better than Jenna does on a simple reaction time test and a choice reaction time test.It is most likely that Brianna outperforms Jenna by:

Accepted Answer

A)  about the same amount on the two tests 
B)  much more on the test of simple reaction time 
C)  much more on the test of choice reaction time 
D)  both A or B 
A)  about the same amount on the two tests 
B)  much more on the test of simple reaction time 
C)  much more on the test of choice reaction time 
D)  both A or B

Question 13

Dr.Lee is interested in models of how concepts are represented.She believes that concepts are characterized by lists of features that define them.Which model does Dr.Lee most likely favor?

Accepted Answer

A)  prototype model 
B)  defining attribute model 
C)  exemplar model 
D)  visual image model 
A)  prototype model 
B)  defining attribute model 
C)  exemplar model 
D)  visual image model

Question 14

According to prospect theory,would a person rather gamble $2 with the possibility of winning $4,or gamble 50 cents with the possibility of winning $1? Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  $2, because the person could possibly win a greater amount of money 
B)  $2, because the person will ignore the possibility of losing more money 
C)  50 cents, because the person can lose only a small amount of money 
D)  50 cents, because the person will not mind being able to win only a little money 
A)  $2, because the person could possibly win a greater amount of money 
B)  $2, because the person will ignore the possibility of losing more money 
C)  50 cents, because the person can lose only a small amount of money 
D)  50 cents, because the person will not mind being able to win only a little money

Question 15

The main difference between the exemplar model and the prototype model is that the prototype model is defined by _____ of the category and the exemplar model is defined by _____ of the category.

Accepted Answer

A)  the best example; all the examples 
B)  all the examples; the best example 
C)  the most common example; the best set of examples 
D)  the best set of examples; the most common example 
A)  the best example; all the examples 
B)  all the examples; the best example 
C)  the most common example; the best set of examples 
D)  the best set of examples; the most common example

Question 16

The Miller Analogy Test uses analogies such as "fingers are to hands as toes are to _____" to predict:

Accepted Answer

A)  academic performance 
B)  creativity 
C)  crystallized intelligence 
D)  both A and B 
A)  academic performance 
B)  creativity 
C)  crystallized intelligence 
D)  both A and B

Question 17

Research indicates that the average difference in intelligence between men and women is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0 IQ points 
B)  5 IQ points 
C)  7 IQ points 
D)  10 IQ points 
A)  0 IQ points 
B)  5 IQ points 
C)  7 IQ points 
D)  10 IQ points

Question 18

If you were trying to separate the effects of inheritance from the effects of environment,comparing which groups of subjects would give you the strongest evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  monozygotic and dizygotic twins 
B)  twins and their nontwin siblings 
C)  adopted children and children raised by their biological parents 
D)  monozygotic twins reared together and monozygotic twins adopted into separate homes 
A)  monozygotic and dizygotic twins 
B)  twins and their nontwin siblings 
C)  adopted children and children raised by their biological parents 
D)  monozygotic twins reared together and monozygotic twins adopted into separate homes

Question 19

High levels of general intelligence (g)are associated with better:

Accepted Answer

A)  parenting 
B)  marriages 
C)  physical health 
D)  mental health 
A)  parenting 
B)  marriages 
C)  physical health 
D)  mental health

Question 20

What type of thinking allows us to decide quickly because,in using it,we do not consider all the evidence before making a decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  heuristics 
B)  algorithms 
C)  insight 
D)  forecasting 
A)  heuristics 
B)  algorithms 
C)  insight 
D)  forecasting

What is the strength and direction of the correlation between years in school and IQ?

A major source of cultural bias in IQ tests is that members of different cultures may:

Altering the manner in which information is presented to highlight the possible gains or losses of an alternative can affect decision making.This technique is known as:

Annie is moving from one apartment to another.She has three cats and only one cat carrier.She puts one cat in the carrier,the second inside her large Crock-Pot,and the third under a laundry basket on the passenger seat of her car.Annie clearly does not have a problem with:

The expectation that someone will sell you nails in a hardware store,whereas someone will sell you dresses in a boutique,comes from this property of schemas:

_____ can lead to reinforcing racism or sexism.

In contrast to Gardner's idea of several independent intelligences dealing with different intellectual content,Sternberg's theory involves:

Fatima received an overall score of 132 on an IQ scale.This number means that her score was higher than _____ percent of the population.

Using the scientific method to discover psychological principles is an example of:

Peter is a very precocious 4-year-old.He is already starting to read and has the vocabulary of a 10-year-old.Peter's parents are very academic.Their house is filled with books and intellectual conversation.What is the most reasonable conclusion about the source of Peter's high intelligence?

Brianna has an IQ of 129 and Jenna has an IQ of 117.Brianna performs better than Jenna does on a simple reaction time test and a choice reaction time test.It is most likely that Brianna outperforms Jenna by:

Dr.Lee is interested in models of how concepts are represented.She believes that concepts are characterized by lists of features that define them.Which model does Dr.Lee most likely favor?

According to prospect theory,would a person rather gamble $2 with the possibility of winning $4,or gamble 50 cents with the possibility of winning $1? Why?

The main difference between the exemplar model and the prototype model is that the prototype model is defined by _ of the category and the exemplar model is defined by _ of the category.

The Miller Analogy Test uses analogies such as "fingers are to hands as toes are to _____" to predict:

Research indicates that the average difference in intelligence between men and women is:

If you were trying to separate the effects of inheritance from the effects of environment,comparing which groups of subjects would give you the strongest evidence?

High levels of general intelligence (g)are associated with better:

What type of thinking allows us to decide quickly because,in using it,we do not consider all the evidence before making a decision?

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Exam 8: Thinking and Intelligence

What is the strength and direction of the correlation between years in school and IQ?

A major source of cultural bias in IQ tests is that members of different cultures may:

Altering the manner in which information is presented to highlight the possible gains or losses of an alternative can affect decision making.This technique is known as:

Annie is moving from one apartment to another.She has three cats and only one cat carrier.She puts one cat in the carrier,the second inside her large Crock-Pot,and the third under a laundry basket on the passenger seat of her car.Annie clearly does not have a problem with:

The expectation that someone will sell you nails in a hardware store,whereas someone will sell you dresses in a boutique,comes from this property of schemas:

_____ can lead to reinforcing racism or sexism.

In contrast to Gardner's idea of several independent intelligences dealing with different intellectual content,Sternberg's theory involves:

Fatima received an overall score of 132 on an IQ scale.This number means that her score was higher than _____ percent of the population.

Using the scientific method to discover psychological principles is an example of:

Peter is a very precocious 4-year-old.He is already starting to read and has the vocabulary of a 10-year-old.Peter's parents are very academic.Their house is filled with books and intellectual conversation.What is the most reasonable conclusion about the source of Peter's high intelligence?

Brianna has an IQ of 129 and Jenna has an IQ of 117.Brianna performs better than Jenna does on a simple reaction time test and a choice reaction time test.It is most likely that Brianna outperforms Jenna by:

Dr.Lee is interested in models of how concepts are represented.She believes that concepts are characterized by lists of features that define them.Which model does Dr.Lee most likely favor?

According to prospect theory,would a person rather gamble $2 with the possibility of winning $4,or gamble 50 cents with the possibility of winning $1? Why?

The main difference between the exemplar model and the prototype model is that the prototype model is defined by _____ of the category and the exemplar model is defined by _____ of the category.

The Miller Analogy Test uses analogies such as "fingers are to hands as toes are to _____" to predict:

Research indicates that the average difference in intelligence between men and women is:

If you were trying to separate the effects of inheritance from the effects of environment,comparing which groups of subjects would give you the strongest evidence?

High levels of general intelligence (g)are associated with better:

What type of thinking allows us to decide quickly because,in using it,we do not consider all the evidence before making a decision?

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Attention and Memory

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

The main difference between the exemplar model and the prototype model is that the prototype model is defined by _ of the category and the exemplar model is defined by _ of the category.