Question 1

Factor analysis identifies

Accepted Answer

A)  normative ages for correct responses to items on an IQ test. 
B)  which items on an IQ test are reliable. 
C)  whether an IQ test actually measures intelligence. 
D)  which items on an IQ test are strongly correlated with each other. 
A)  normative ages for correct responses to items on an IQ test. 
B)  which items on an IQ test are reliable. 
C)  whether an IQ test actually measures intelligence. 
D)  which items on an IQ test are strongly correlated with each other.

Question 2

In international studies of reading, mathematics, and science achievement, students in the United States typically perform

Accepted Answer

A)  better than students in Korea and Japan. 
B)  better than students in Canada and the Netherlands. 
C)  above the international average in reading and math. 
D)  at or below the international average. 
A)  better than students in Korea and Japan. 
B)  better than students in Canada and the Netherlands. 
C)  above the international average in reading and math. 
D)  at or below the international average.

Question 3

Ten-year-old Annabelle has improved her ability to control internal and external distracting stimuli. Annabelle has made gains in

Accepted Answer

A)  mindfulness. 
B)  inhibition. 
C)  prohibitive concentration. 
D)  process regulation. 
A)  mindfulness. 
B)  inhibition. 
C)  prohibitive concentration. 
D)  process regulation.

Question 4

Kyle recognizes and classifies all varieties of animals and plants. According to Gardner, Kyle excels in _____________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial 
B)  naturalist 
C)  linguistic 
D)  logico-mathematical 
A)  spatial 
B)  naturalist 
C)  linguistic 
D)  logico-mathematical

Question 5

Reciprocal teaching focuses on which four cognitive strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion, practice, segment, and reading 
B)  elaboration, rehearsal, chunking, and repetition 
C)  challenging, digesting, comparing, and evaluating 
D)  questioning, summarizing, clarifying, and predicting 
A)  discussion, practice, segment, and reading 
B)  elaboration, rehearsal, chunking, and repetition 
C)  challenging, digesting, comparing, and evaluating 
D)  questioning, summarizing, clarifying, and predicting

Question 6

Which of the following is true about the IQ scores of American children?

Accepted Answer

A)  American white children score, on average, four to eight IQ points below American black children. 
B)  Although the difference in IQ scores has been shrinking over the past several decades, a substantial gap remains. 
C)  Over the past several decades, the difference in IQ scores between American white children and American black children has grown. 
D)  American black children fall midway between white and Hispanic children in average IQ score. 
A)  American white children score, on average, four to eight IQ points below American black children. 
B)  Although the difference in IQ scores has been shrinking over the past several decades, a substantial gap remains. 
C)  Over the past several decades, the difference in IQ scores between American white children and American black children has grown. 
D)  American black children fall midway between white and Hispanic children in average IQ score.

Question 7

Holly's birthday is two days before the cutoff date for kindergarten enrollment. Her parents are considering delaying her school entry by one year. They should know that research reveals that

Accepted Answer

A)  there are long-term academic benefits from delaying school entry. 
B)  school readiness cannot be cultivated through classroom experiences. 
C)  there are long-term social benefits from delaying school entry. 
D)  younger first graders outperform same-age children a year behind them. 
A)  there are long-term academic benefits from delaying school entry. 
B)  school readiness cannot be cultivated through classroom experiences. 
C)  there are long-term social benefits from delaying school entry. 
D)  younger first graders outperform same-age children a year behind them.

Question 8

Seven-year-old Roshonda executes attentional strategies consistently, but her task performance does not improve. Roshonda is exhibiting a __________ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  schematic 
B)  control 
C)  production 
D)  utilization 
A)  schematic 
B)  control 
C)  production 
D)  utilization

Question 9

Gardner's _________ and __________ intelligences include a set of capacities for dealing with people and understanding oneself that has become known as emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  linguistic; musical 
B)  spatial; bodily-kinesthetic 
C)  interpersonal; intrapersonal 
D)  interpersonal; social 
A)  linguistic; musical 
B)  spatial; bodily-kinesthetic 
C)  interpersonal; intrapersonal 
D)  interpersonal; social

Question 10

African-American parents' communication style with their children emphasizes ________ over _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  facts; emotional and social concerns 
B)  quick-witted jokes; serious conversation 
C)  emotional and social concerns; facts about the world 
D)  facts; problem solving 
A)  facts; emotional and social concerns 
B)  quick-witted jokes; serious conversation 
C)  emotional and social concerns; facts about the world 
D)  facts; problem solving

Question 11

Nyse has the ability to discriminate complex inner feelings and to use them to guide her own behavior. According to Gardner, Nyse has a strong __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapersonal 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  naturalist 
D)  bodily-kinesthetic 
A)  intrapersonal 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  naturalist 
D)  bodily-kinesthetic

Question 12

Hilda is moving into a new neighborhood before her son starts kindergarten. When she visits schools, Hilda should look for a class with approximately how many students to give her son the best opportunity for success?

Accepted Answer

A)  13 to 17 
B)  18 to 21 
C)  22 to 25 
D)  26 or more 
A)  13 to 17 
B)  18 to 21 
C)  22 to 25 
D)  26 or more

Question 13

Noah thinks more skillfully than others when faced with novelty. Given a new task, Noah applies his information-processing skills in exceptionally effective ways, rapidly making these skills automatic so that working memory is freed for more complex aspects of the situation. According to Sternberg's theory, Noah's strengths lie in ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  analytical 
B)  creative 
C)  practical 
D)  experiential 
A)  analytical 
B)  creative 
C)  practical 
D)  experiential

Question 14

When children of the same age are tested, the greatest impact on transitive inference skills comes from

Accepted Answer

A)  schooling. 
B)  age. 
C)  gender. 
D)  ethnicity. 
A)  schooling. 
B)  age. 
C)  gender. 
D)  ethnicity.

Question 15

Which of the following classes would probably most appreciate the humor of riddles and puns?

Accepted Answer

A)  a preschool class 
B)  a kindergarten class 
C)  a third grade class 
D)  a high school class 
A)  a preschool class 
B)  a kindergarten class 
C)  a third grade class 
D)  a high school class

Question 16

Professor Diaz is conducting a study to determine whether a child's information-processing speed is related to her IQ. He is conducting a

Accepted Answer

A)  functional assessment. 
B)  factor analysis. 
C)  componential analysis. 
D)  dynamic assessment. 
A)  functional assessment. 
B)  factor analysis. 
C)  componential analysis. 
D)  dynamic assessment.

Question 17

Mrs. Finkbiner's classroom includes richly equipped learning centers, small groups and individuals solving self-chosen problems, and a teacher who guides and supports in response to children's needs. Mrs. Finkbiner has a(n) ______________ educational philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A)  constructivist 
B)  traditional 
C)  authoritative 
D)  collectivist 
A)  constructivist 
B)  traditional 
C)  authoritative 
D)  collectivist

Question 18

Rosanna scores highly in Gardner's spatial intelligence. Based on these test results, which of the following occupations might Rosanna be best suited for?

Accepted Answer

A)  writer 
B)  engineer 
C)  sculptor 
D)  biologist 
A)  writer 
B)  engineer 
C)  sculptor 
D)  biologist

Question 19

When teachers ___________, first graders show greater literacy progress.

Accepted Answer

A)  rely exclusively on the whole language approach 
B)  rely exclusively on the phonics approach 
C)  combine real reading and writing with teaching of phonics 
D)  focus on reading aloud without stopping to concentrate on comprehension 
A)  rely exclusively on the whole language approach 
B)  rely exclusively on the phonics approach 
C)  combine real reading and writing with teaching of phonics 
D)  focus on reading aloud without stopping to concentrate on comprehension

Question 20

Throughout elementary and secondary school,

Accepted Answer

A)  most children fail to apply memory strategies. 
B)  self-regulation predicts academic success. 
C)  most children show a utilization deficiency. 
D)  most children show a control deficiency. 
A)  most children fail to apply memory strategies. 
B)  self-regulation predicts academic success. 
C)  most children show a utilization deficiency. 
D)  most children show a control deficiency.

Factor analysis identifies

In international studies of reading, mathematics, and science achievement, students in the United States typically perform

Ten-year-old Annabelle has improved her ability to control internal and external distracting stimuli. Annabelle has made gains in

Kyle recognizes and classifies all varieties of animals and plants. According to Gardner, Kyle excels in _____________ intelligence.

Reciprocal teaching focuses on which four cognitive strategies?

Which of the following is true about the IQ scores of American children?

Holly's birthday is two days before the cutoff date for kindergarten enrollment. Her parents are considering delaying her school entry by one year. They should know that research reveals that

Seven-year-old Roshonda executes attentional strategies consistently, but her task performance does not improve. Roshonda is exhibiting a __________ deficiency.

Gardner's _ and __ intelligences include a set of capacities for dealing with people and understanding oneself that has become known as emotional intelligence.

African-American parents' communication style with their children emphasizes over _.

Nyse has the ability to discriminate complex inner feelings and to use them to guide her own behavior. According to Gardner, Nyse has a strong __________ intelligence.

Hilda is moving into a new neighborhood before her son starts kindergarten. When she visits schools, Hilda should look for a class with approximately how many students to give her son the best opportunity for success?

When children of the same age are tested, the greatest impact on transitive inference skills comes from

Which of the following classes would probably most appreciate the humor of riddles and puns?

Professor Diaz is conducting a study to determine whether a child's information-processing speed is related to her IQ. He is conducting a

Mrs. Finkbiner's classroom includes richly equipped learning centers, small groups and individuals solving self-chosen problems, and a teacher who guides and supports in response to children's needs. Mrs. Finkbiner has a(n) ______________ educational philosophy.

Rosanna scores highly in Gardner's spatial intelligence. Based on these test results, which of the following occupations might Rosanna be best suited for?

When teachers ___________, first graders show greater literacy progress.

Throughout elementary and secondary school,

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

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Exam 12: Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Factor analysis identifies

In international studies of reading, mathematics, and science achievement, students in the United States typically perform

Ten-year-old Annabelle has improved her ability to control internal and external distracting stimuli. Annabelle has made gains in

Kyle recognizes and classifies all varieties of animals and plants. According to Gardner, Kyle excels in _____________ intelligence.

Reciprocal teaching focuses on which four cognitive strategies?

Which of the following is true about the IQ scores of American children?

Holly's birthday is two days before the cutoff date for kindergarten enrollment. Her parents are considering delaying her school entry by one year. They should know that research reveals that

Seven-year-old Roshonda executes attentional strategies consistently, but her task performance does not improve. Roshonda is exhibiting a __________ deficiency.

Gardner's _________ and __________ intelligences include a set of capacities for dealing with people and understanding oneself that has become known as emotional intelligence.

African-American parents' communication style with their children emphasizes ________ over _________.

Nyse has the ability to discriminate complex inner feelings and to use them to guide her own behavior. According to Gardner, Nyse has a strong __________ intelligence.

Hilda is moving into a new neighborhood before her son starts kindergarten. When she visits schools, Hilda should look for a class with approximately how many students to give her son the best opportunity for success?

When children of the same age are tested, the greatest impact on transitive inference skills comes from

Which of the following classes would probably most appreciate the humor of riddles and puns?

Professor Diaz is conducting a study to determine whether a child's information-processing speed is related to her IQ. He is conducting a

Mrs. Finkbiner's classroom includes richly equipped learning centers, small groups and individuals solving self-chosen problems, and a teacher who guides and supports in response to children's needs. Mrs. Finkbiner has a(n) ______________ educational philosophy.

Rosanna scores highly in Gardner's spatial intelligence. Based on these test results, which of the following occupations might Rosanna be best suited for?

When teachers ___________, first graders show greater literacy progress.

Throughout elementary and secondary school,

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

Filters

Gardner's _ and __ intelligences include a set of capacities for dealing with people and understanding oneself that has become known as emotional intelligence.

African-American parents' communication style with their children emphasizes over _.