Question 1

In the United States, ____ Americans tend to score highest on intelligence tests.

Accepted Answer

A)  European 
B)  African 
C)  Asian 
D)  Hispanic 
A)  European 
B)  African 
C)  Asian 
D)  Hispanic

Question 2

What is the causal relationship between food additives, sugar consumption, and ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both have been shown to be major causes of ADHD. 
B)  Only food additives have been shown to be a major cause of ADHD. 
C)  Only sugar consumption has been shown to be a major cause of ADHD. 
D)  Neither are major causes of ADHD. 
A)  Both have been shown to be major causes of ADHD. 
B)  Only food additives have been shown to be a major cause of ADHD. 
C)  Only sugar consumption has been shown to be a major cause of ADHD. 
D)  Neither are major causes of ADHD.

Question 3

Which provides the best example of cognitive self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a short-term memory for a phone number you just heard 
B)  Realizing that some inanimate object may be capable of self-movement 
C)  Deciding that using flashcards helps memorization of vocabulary terms 
D)  Knowing that 4 + 4 = 8 
A)  Having a short-term memory for a phone number you just heard 
B)  Realizing that some inanimate object may be capable of self-movement 
C)  Deciding that using flashcards helps memorization of vocabulary terms 
D)  Knowing that 4 + 4 = 8

Question 4

Which task would an average elementary-age girl perform better than an average elementary-age boy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jumping over a bar 
B)  Writing her name in cursive 
C)  Hanging from the monkey bars 
D)  Throwing a softball 
A)  Jumping over a bar 
B)  Writing her name in cursive 
C)  Hanging from the monkey bars 
D)  Throwing a softball

Question 5

What advice would you give to a teacher trying to encourage creativity in his or her students?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Emphasize rote memorization." 
B)  "Provide them with items from standardized IQ tests and help them work through each problem." 
C)  "Encourage them to explore possibilities and not worry about getting the correct answer." 
D)  "Since creative ability appears to be innate, there is not a lot you can do." 
A)  "Emphasize rote memorization." 
B)  "Provide them with items from standardized IQ tests and help them work through each problem." 
C)  "Encourage them to explore possibilities and not worry about getting the correct answer." 
D)  "Since creative ability appears to be innate, there is not a lot you can do."

Question 6

_____ are psychologists who specialize in measuring traits like personality and intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are psychologists who specialize in measuring...

Question 7

A formal operational thinker and a concrete operational thinker are both presented with three beakers containing red liquid and are told that some combination of the liquids will produce a green liquid. How would the manner in which the formal thinker solves the problem most likely differ from that of the concrete thinker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal thinkers would do the problem entirely in their head and not actually pour any liquid. 
B)  The formal thinkers' approach would be significantly more haphazard. 
C)  Formal thinkers would apply both animism and centration when solving the task. 
D)  Formal thinkers would be more systematic when combining the liquids and eliminating combinations. 
A)  Formal thinkers would do the problem entirely in their head and not actually pour any liquid. 
B)  The formal thinkers' approach would be significantly more haphazard. 
C)  Formal thinkers would apply both animism and centration when solving the task. 
D)  Formal thinkers would be more systematic when combining the liquids and eliminating combinations.

Question 8

Though Mabel is unable to think in abstract terms, she is beginning to understand that because 3 + 5 = 8, 8 - 5 must equal 3. Mabel has begun to exhibit Piaget's ____ stage of thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensorimotor 
B)  concrete operational 
C)  preoperational 
D)  formal operational 
A)  sensorimotor 
B)  concrete operational 
C)  preoperational 
D)  formal operational

Question 9

Angelica and her younger brother Houston are both given three fountain pens, each containing clear ink, and are informed that some combination of ink will yield a color. Because Angelica is a formal operational thinker and Houston is a concrete operational thinker, how will their behavior likely differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angelica will spend more time thinking about the task and be more systematic when attempting to solve it. 
B)  Angelica will use a piece of paper to draw out the problem. 
C)  Houston will only use two of the pens. 
D)  Houston will watch how Angelica solves the problem and then repeat her steps. 
A)  Angelica will spend more time thinking about the task and be more systematic when attempting to solve it. 
B)  Angelica will use a piece of paper to draw out the problem. 
C)  Houston will only use two of the pens. 
D)  Houston will watch how Angelica solves the problem and then repeat her steps.

Question 10

Which is one of the more questionable aspects of Piaget's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It places too much emphasis on biology as the mechanism of change 
B)  It does not account for variability in performance 
C)  It overestimates the intelligence of adults 
D)  It overvalues the influence of the sociocultural environment 
A)  It places too much emphasis on biology as the mechanism of change 
B)  It does not account for variability in performance 
C)  It overestimates the intelligence of adults 
D)  It overvalues the influence of the sociocultural environment

Question 11

Which of the following statement is False regarding the difference in academic achievement between American and Asian children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japanese and Taiwanese students spend significantly more time in school and spend more of that time on academic content. 
B)  American students have less homework to do than Japanese and Taiwanese students. 
C)  American parents tend to set higher academic achievement standards than Asian parents. 
D)  Japanese and Taiwanese parents are more likely to believe that hard work leads to academic success. 
A)  Japanese and Taiwanese students spend significantly more time in school and spend more of that time on academic content. 
B)  American students have less homework to do than Japanese and Taiwanese students. 
C)  American parents tend to set higher academic achievement standards than Asian parents. 
D)  Japanese and Taiwanese parents are more likely to believe that hard work leads to academic success.

Question 12

Which provides the best example of active reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a short-term memory for a large number of words 
B)  Realizing that some words have multiple meanings 
C)  Periodically summarizing what was just read 
D)  Knowing that sentences are organized into groups within paragraphs 
A)  Having a short-term memory for a large number of words 
B)  Realizing that some words have multiple meanings 
C)  Periodically summarizing what was just read 
D)  Knowing that sentences are organized into groups within paragraphs

Question 13

Which of Gardner's types of intelligences is least likely to be found on a traditional psychometric theory-based test of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linguistic 
B)  Logical-mathematical 
C)  Musical 
D)  Spatial 
A)  Linguistic 
B)  Logical-mathematical 
C)  Musical 
D)  Spatial

Question 14

When a child writes a paper by jotting down ideas as they are retrieved from memory with no overall organizational plan, he or she is said to be using a knowledge-_____ strategy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a child writes a paper by...

Question 15

Exceptional talent is the product of

Accepted Answer

A)  both nature and nurture. 
B)  nature. 
C)  nurture. 
D)  education. 
A)  both nature and nurture. 
B)  nature. 
C)  nurture. 
D)  education.

Question 16

Compare and contrast the characteristics of gifted and creative children.

Accepted Answer

Gifted and creative children share some

Question 17

If Fiona is a typical six-year-old, she would most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  weigh about 45 pounds and be about 45 inches tall. 
B)  weigh about 60 pounds and be about 45 inches tall. 
C)  weigh about 45 pounds and be about 60 inches tall. 
D)  weigh about 60 pounds and be about 60 inches tall. 
A)  weigh about 45 pounds and be about 45 inches tall. 
B)  weigh about 60 pounds and be about 45 inches tall. 
C)  weigh about 45 pounds and be about 60 inches tall. 
D)  weigh about 60 pounds and be about 60 inches tall.

Question 18

Which statement concerning ethnicity and intelligence is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The recent discovery of a "smart gene" has led most to believe that intelligence has a strong genetic component. 
B)  Even if ethnic groups differ significantly in intelligence, the difference could be the result of environmental factors. 
C)  Being economically disadvantaged is related to ethnicity but not to intelligence. 
D)  If intelligence differences within an ethnic group are due to genetics, then intelligence differences between the group and other ethnic groups must be due to genetics. 
A)  The recent discovery of a "smart gene" has led most to believe that intelligence has a strong genetic component. 
B)  Even if ethnic groups differ significantly in intelligence, the difference could be the result of environmental factors. 
C)  Being economically disadvantaged is related to ethnicity but not to intelligence. 
D)  If intelligence differences within an ethnic group are due to genetics, then intelligence differences between the group and other ethnic groups must be due to genetics.

Question 19

In which would the letter "p" be fastest recognized by an individual who spoke English?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pelh 
B)  Elhp 
C)  Help 
D)  Pleh 
A)  Pelh 
B)  Elhp 
C)  Help 
D)  Pleh

Question 20

Tarzan is building a cage for his pet monkey when his hammer breaks. The fact that Tarzan is able to realize that he might be able to use a frozen banana as a substitute for a hammer indicates that he has a high level of ____ ability.

Accepted Answer

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

In the United States, ____ Americans tend to score highest on intelligence tests.

What is the causal relationship between food additives, sugar consumption, and ADHD?

Which provides the best example of cognitive self-regulation?

Which task would an average elementary-age girl perform better than an average elementary-age boy?

What advice would you give to a teacher trying to encourage creativity in his or her students?

_____ are psychologists who specialize in measuring traits like personality and intelligence.

Though Mabel is unable to think in abstract terms, she is beginning to understand that because 3 + 5 = 8, 8 - 5 must equal 3. Mabel has begun to exhibit Piaget's ____ stage of thinking.

Which is one of the more questionable aspects of Piaget's theory?

Which of the following statement is False regarding the difference in academic achievement between American and Asian children?

Which provides the best example of active reading?

Which of Gardner's types of intelligences is least likely to be found on a traditional psychometric theory-based test of intelligence?

When a child writes a paper by jotting down ideas as they are retrieved from memory with no overall organizational plan, he or she is said to be using a knowledge-_____ strategy.

Exceptional talent is the product of

Compare and contrast the characteristics of gifted and creative children.

If Fiona is a typical six-year-old, she would most likely

Which statement concerning ethnicity and intelligence is most accurate?

In which would the letter "p" be fastest recognized by an individual who spoke English?

Tarzan is building a cage for his pet monkey when his hammer breaks. The fact that Tarzan is able to realize that he might be able to use a frozen banana as a substitute for a hammer indicates that he has a high level of ____ ability.

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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In the United States, ____ Americans tend to score highest on intelligence tests.

What is the causal relationship between food additives, sugar consumption, and ADHD?

Which provides the best example of cognitive self-regulation?

Which task would an average elementary-age girl perform better than an average elementary-age boy?

What advice would you give to a teacher trying to encourage creativity in his or her students?

_____ are psychologists who specialize in measuring traits like personality and intelligence.

Though Mabel is unable to think in abstract terms, she is beginning to understand that because 3 + 5 = 8, 8 - 5 must equal 3. Mabel has begun to exhibit Piaget's ____ stage of thinking.

Which is one of the more questionable aspects of Piaget's theory?

Which of the following statement is False regarding the difference in academic achievement between American and Asian children?

Which provides the best example of active reading?

Which of Gardner's types of intelligences is least likely to be found on a traditional psychometric theory-based test of intelligence?

When a child writes a paper by jotting down ideas as they are retrieved from memory with no overall organizational plan, he or she is said to be using a knowledge-_____ strategy.

Exceptional talent is the product of

Compare and contrast the characteristics of gifted and creative children.

If Fiona is a typical six-year-old, she would most likely

Which statement concerning ethnicity and intelligence is most accurate?

In which would the letter "p" be fastest recognized by an individual who spoke English?

Tarzan is building a cage for his pet monkey when his hammer breaks. The fact that Tarzan is able to realize that he might be able to use a frozen banana as a substitute for a hammer indicates that he has a high level of ____ ability.

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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