Question 1

According to Sternberg, ____ ability is most heavily focused on problem analysis.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

When engaging in elaboration, you embellish on information in order to make it more memorable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

If the following children all have a mental age of 10, who has the highest IQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norm, who is 5 years old 
B)  Woody, who is 10 years old 
C)  Cliff, who is 20 years old 
D)  Carla, who is 25 years old 
A)  Norm, who is 5 years old 
B)  Woody, who is 10 years old 
C)  Cliff, who is 20 years old 
D)  Carla, who is 25 years old A

Question 4

When 80-year-old Marques is asked about his life, he is able to vividly recall his high school graduation party that occurred 60 years ago. Where was this information stored just before it was recalled by Marques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensory memory 
B)  Working memory 
C)  Short-term memory 
D)  Long-term memory 
A)  Sensory memory 
B)  Working memory 
C)  Short-term memory 
D)  Long-term memory

Question 5

Eight-year-old Harvey has a mental age of four. What is his intelligence quotient?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 
B)  150 
C)  50 
D)  32 
A)  200 
B)  150 
C)  50 
D)  32

Question 6

On a(n) _____ thinking test, the goal is to use information to come to the one standard, correct answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On a(n) _____ thinking test, the goal...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Louie, who is a social-learning theorist 
B)  Elaine, who is a sociobiologist 
C)  Alex, who is Piagetian 
D)  Latka, who is an information-processing theorist 
A)  Louie, who is a social-learning theorist 
B)  Elaine, who is a sociobiologist 
C)  Alex, who is Piagetian 
D)  Latka, who is an information-processing theorist

Question 8

Who is most likely the formal operational thinker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kula, who thinks nickels are worth more than dimes because they are bigger 
B)  Fran, who has just mastered conservation 
C)  Ollie, who is capable of using and understanding symbols 
D)  Sherri, who can use combinatorial reasoning 
A)  Kula, who thinks nickels are worth more than dimes because they are bigger 
B)  Fran, who has just mastered conservation 
C)  Ollie, who is capable of using and understanding symbols 
D)  Sherri, who can use combinatorial reasoning

Question 9

The self-fulfilling prophecy in which knowledge of a stereotype actually leads to increased anxiety and poorer performance consistent with the original stereotype is referred to as _____ threat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The self-fulfilling prophecy in which knowledge of...

Question 10

In a research study on reading disabilities, _____ served as the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  the font size of a word 
B)  the amount of the word presented 
C)  reading speed 
D)  reading accuracy 
A)  the font size of a word 
B)  the amount of the word presented 
C)  reading speed 
D)  reading accuracy

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe why the statement, "Children with 'learning disabilities' are identical to those with 'intellectual disability'" is False. In doing so, be sure to provide definitions of both cognitive categories.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Children with 'learning d

Question 13

Takeo is a Japanese individual trying to learn English. The first time he sees the word "psychology," he has no idea what this combination of letters means. Takeo's difficulties are best described as centering on

Accepted Answer

A)  divergent thinking. 
B)  word recognition. 
C)  intonation. 
D)  syntax. 
A)  divergent thinking. 
B)  word recognition. 
C)  intonation. 
D)  syntax.

Question 14

Psychometricians specialize in the biology of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement concerning math and culture is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  American children score near the top on international tests assessing math. 
B)  Japanese and Taiwanese students spend significantly more time in school and have more homework than do children in the United States. 
C)  American parents tend to set higher academic achievement standards than Asian parents. 
D)  Japanese and Taiwanese parents more likely tend to believe that heredity (not hard work) leads to mathematic success. 
A)  American children score near the top on international tests assessing math. 
B)  Japanese and Taiwanese students spend significantly more time in school and have more homework than do children in the United States. 
C)  American parents tend to set higher academic achievement standards than Asian parents. 
D)  Japanese and Taiwanese parents more likely tend to believe that heredity (not hard work) leads to mathematic success.

Question 16

By definition, a child with a learning disability must have some kind of sensory impairment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of various factors (i.e. biomedical, social) on intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some factors affect intellect and other factors affect daily functioning. 
B)  These factors affect adults with intellectual disabilities differently than children with intellectual disabilities. 
C)  Certain factors guarantee an intellectual disability and others just contribute to its severity. 
D)  No individual factor guarantees an intellectual disability. 
A)  Some factors affect intellect and other factors affect daily functioning. 
B)  These factors affect adults with intellectual disabilities differently than children with intellectual disabilities. 
C)  Certain factors guarantee an intellectual disability and others just contribute to its severity. 
D)  No individual factor guarantees an intellectual disability.

Question 18

Which of the following children most likely has a learning disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charlie, who has difficulty learning to read 
B)  Paul, who has experienced a poor learning environment 
C)  Andrew, who has Down syndrome 
D)  Glen, who has Muscular Dystrophy 
A)  Charlie, who has difficulty learning to read 
B)  Paul, who has experienced a poor learning environment 
C)  Andrew, who has Down syndrome 
D)  Glen, who has Muscular Dystrophy

Question 19

A child of normal intelligence with no sensory impairments who is having trouble mastering one or more academic subjects is best classified as having a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

learning d

Question 20

Newt has a mental age of 10. That means Newt

Accepted Answer

A)  is 10 years old. 
B)  has an IQ of 100. 
C)  is a genius. 
D)  passed test problems that an average 10-year-old would pass. 
A)  is 10 years old. 
B)  has an IQ of 100. 
C)  is a genius. 
D)  passed test problems that an average 10-year-old would pass.

According to Sternberg, ____ ability is most heavily focused on problem analysis.

When engaging in elaboration, you embellish on information in order to make it more memorable.

If the following children all have a mental age of 10, who has the highest IQ?

When 80-year-old Marques is asked about his life, he is able to vividly recall his high school graduation party that occurred 60 years ago. Where was this information stored just before it was recalled by Marques?

Eight-year-old Harvey has a mental age of four. What is his intelligence quotient?

On a(n) _____ thinking test, the goal is to use information to come to the one standard, correct answer.

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

Who is most likely the formal operational thinker?

The self-fulfilling prophecy in which knowledge of a stereotype actually leads to increased anxiety and poorer performance consistent with the original stereotype is referred to as _____ threat.

In a research study on reading disabilities, _____ served as the independent variable.

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

Describe why the statement, "Children with 'learning disabilities' are identical to those with 'intellectual disability'" is False. In doing so, be sure to provide definitions of both cognitive categories.

Takeo is a Japanese individual trying to learn English. The first time he sees the word "psychology," he has no idea what this combination of letters means. Takeo's difficulties are best described as centering on

Psychometricians specialize in the biology of the brain.

Which statement concerning math and culture is true?

By definition, a child with a learning disability must have some kind of sensory impairment.

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of various factors (i.e. biomedical, social) on intellectual disability?

Which of the following children most likely has a learning disability?

A child of normal intelligence with no sensory impairments who is having trouble mastering one or more academic subjects is best classified as having a(n) _____.

Newt has a mental age of 10. That means Newt

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According to Sternberg, ____ ability is most heavily focused on problem analysis.

When engaging in elaboration, you embellish on information in order to make it more memorable.

If the following children all have a mental age of 10, who has the highest IQ?

When 80-year-old Marques is asked about his life, he is able to vividly recall his high school graduation party that occurred 60 years ago. Where was this information stored just before it was recalled by Marques?

Eight-year-old Harvey has a mental age of four. What is his intelligence quotient?

On a(n) _____ thinking test, the goal is to use information to come to the one standard, correct answer.

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

Who is most likely the formal operational thinker?

The self-fulfilling prophecy in which knowledge of a stereotype actually leads to increased anxiety and poorer performance consistent with the original stereotype is referred to as _____ threat.

In a research study on reading disabilities, _____ served as the independent variable.

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

Describe why the statement, "Children with 'learning disabilities' are identical to those with 'intellectual disability'" is False. In doing so, be sure to provide definitions of both cognitive categories.

Takeo is a Japanese individual trying to learn English. The first time he sees the word "psychology," he has no idea what this combination of letters means. Takeo's difficulties are best described as centering on

Psychometricians specialize in the biology of the brain.

Which statement concerning math and culture is true?

By definition, a child with a learning disability must have some kind of sensory impairment.

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of various factors (i.e. biomedical, social) on intellectual disability?

Which of the following children most likely has a learning disability?

A child of normal intelligence with no sensory impairments who is having trouble mastering one or more academic subjects is best classified as having a(n) _____.

Newt has a mental age of 10. That means Newt

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

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

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

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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