Question 1

Regarding the causes of mental retardation (intellectual disability), which of the following statements is most nearly true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In one-third of the cases of mental retardation, there is an identifiable biological cause. 
B)  There is a family history of mental retardation in most cases. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  In one-third of the cases of mental retardation, there is an identifiable biological cause. 
B)  There is a family history of mental retardation in most cases. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 2

Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911) is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  the first attempts at measuring intelligence. 
B)  the idea that intelligence is inherited. 
C)  Both of these options 
D)  Neither of these options 
A)  the first attempts at measuring intelligence. 
B)  the idea that intelligence is inherited. 
C)  Both of these options 
D)  Neither of these options

Question 3

Concepts are mental representations of categories. One might say that among Western cultures, concepts are organized in terms of the _____________ between category members. Among the Kpelle tribe ofAfrica, concepts are organized on the basis of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional relationships; functional relationships between category members as well 
B)  functional relationships; structural resemblance between category members 
C)  structural resemblance; functional relationships between category members 
D)  structural resemblance; structural resemblance between category members as well 
A)  functional relationships; functional relationships between category members as well 
B)  functional relationships; structural resemblance between category members 
C)  structural resemblance; functional relationships between category members 
D)  structural resemblance; structural resemblance between category members as well

Question 4

Which of the following is true about fluid intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It declines as we get older. 
B)  It reflects the culture within which we live. 
C)  It reflects the knowledge we accumulate over time. 
D)  It is used in familiar problem-solving situations. 
A)  It declines as we get older. 
B)  It reflects the culture within which we live. 
C)  It reflects the knowledge we accumulate over time. 
D)  It is used in familiar problem-solving situations.

Question 5

Define (a) practical and (b) emotional intelligence. To what extent are these types of intelligence related to the sort of intelligence that is traditionally assessed by standardized tests? Argue both for and against the notion that practical and emotional intelligence should be nurtured in formal educational curricula.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define (a) practical and (b) emotional intelligence....

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of creative people, as suggested by the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  are independent 
B)  are interested in abstract problems 
C)  think convergently 
D)  possess a wide range of interests 
A)  are independent 
B)  are interested in abstract problems 
C)  think convergently 
D)  possess a wide range of interests

Question 7

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship among representations, images, and concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Images and representations are types of concepts. 
B)  Images and concepts are types of representations. 
C)  Concepts and representations are types of images. 
D)  Concepts, representations, and images are unrelated. 
A)  Images and representations are types of concepts. 
B)  Images and concepts are types of representations. 
C)  Concepts and representations are types of images. 
D)  Concepts, representations, and images are unrelated.

Question 8

Describe in as much detail as you can the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. Describe how the tests are scored.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe in as much detail as you...

Question 9

Which of the following situations is most likely to draw upon crystallized intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Figuring out how to build a tree-house. 
B)  Solving a complex mathematical problem. 
C)  Grouping a series of letters according to some criterion. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Figuring out how to build a tree-house. 
B)  Solving a complex mathematical problem. 
C)  Grouping a series of letters according to some criterion. 
D)  All of these

Question 10

The two major parts of Wechsler's intelligence tests are the ________ and the ________ scales.

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal; non-verbal 
B)  fluid; crystallized 
C)  verbal; numerical 
D)  analytical; performance 
A)  verbal; non-verbal 
B)  fluid; crystallized 
C)  verbal; numerical 
D)  analytical; performance

Question 11

The traditional approach to intelligence is to the _________ approach as structure is to process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The traditional approach to intelligence is to...

Question 12

Which of the following statements capture(s) your text's position, with respect to using the study of group differences in intelligence to improve society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obsessing about race differences in intelligence is not likely to get us anywhere in improving society. 
B)  Progress will be made once we focus on individual rather than group differences in intelligence. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  Obsessing about race differences in intelligence is not likely to get us anywhere in improving society. 
B)  Progress will be made once we focus on individual rather than group differences in intelligence. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 13

Typical standardized intelligence tests:

Accepted Answer

A)  are not necessarily reliable assessments of the intelligence of minority group members. 
B)  are not necessarily valid assessments of the intelligence of minority group members. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  are not necessarily reliable assessments of the intelligence of minority group members. 
B)  are not necessarily valid assessments of the intelligence of minority group members. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 14

Semantics is to meaning as ________ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  meaning; syntax 
B)  syntax; semantics 
C)  syntax; sound 
D)  phoneme; sound 
A)  meaning; syntax 
B)  syntax; semantics 
C)  syntax; sound 
D)  phoneme; sound

Question 15

What did researchers from the University of Calgary and the University of Edinburgh find was true for students who were low in emotional intelligence compared to their peers who had higher levels of emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  students low in emotional intelligence had higher levels of stress 
B)  students low in emotional intelligence had more difficulty coping during exams 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  students low in emotional intelligence had higher levels of stress 
B)  students low in emotional intelligence had more difficulty coping during exams 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 16

What did Johanne Paradis find was true with regards to children who only spoke English versus children who were bilingual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bilingual children had better knowledge of English morphology 
B)  English-only speaking children had better knowledge of English morphology 
C)  Bilingual children and English-only speaking children had the same knowledge of English morphology 
D)  More research needs to be conducted to determine which group has better knowledge of English morphology 
A)  Bilingual children had better knowledge of English morphology 
B)  English-only speaking children had better knowledge of English morphology 
C)  Bilingual children and English-only speaking children had the same knowledge of English morphology 
D)  More research needs to be conducted to determine which group has better knowledge of English morphology

Question 17

Which of the following is one of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Accepted Answer

A)  general intelligence 
B)  analytical intelligence 
C)  crystallized intelligence 
D)  logical-mathematical intelligence 
A)  general intelligence 
B)  analytical intelligence 
C)  crystallized intelligence 
D)  logical-mathematical intelligence

Regarding the causes of mental retardation (intellectual disability), which of the following statements is most nearly true?

Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911) is associated with

Concepts are mental representations of categories. One might say that among Western cultures, concepts are organized in terms of the _____ between category members. Among the Kpelle tribe ofAfrica, concepts are organized on the basis of _.

Which of the following is true about fluid intelligence?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of creative people, as suggested by the text?

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship among representations, images, and concepts?

Describe in as much detail as you can the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. Describe how the tests are scored.

Which of the following situations is most likely to draw upon crystallized intelligence?

The two major parts of Wechsler's intelligence tests are the and the scales.

The traditional approach to intelligence is to the _________ approach as structure is to process.

Which of the following statements capture(s) your text's position, with respect to using the study of group differences in intelligence to improve society?

Typical standardized intelligence tests:

Semantics is to meaning as is to .

What did researchers from the University of Calgary and the University of Edinburgh find was true for students who were low in emotional intelligence compared to their peers who had higher levels of emotional intelligence.

What did Johanne Paradis find was true with regards to children who only spoke English versus children who were bilingual?

Which of the following is one of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Psychology: Topics, Perspectives, and Methods

Biological Psychology: Exploring Neurons, Neurotransmitters, and Brain Functions

Sensory Perception and Processing

Exploring Altered States of Consciousness, Sleep, and Drug Use

Conditioning, Reinforcement, Punishment, and Learning

Memory Processes, Consolidation, and Forgetting: Exploring the Complexities of Memory

Motivation, Emotions, and Sexual Behaviors: an Overview

Understanding Persuasion, Attribution, and Social Cognition in Advertising and Psychology

Developmental Psychology: Exploring Intellectual Issues, Twin Studies, Research Designs, and Developmental Milestones

Personality Theories and Criticisms: a Comprehensive Overview

Understanding Abnormal Behaviour and Mental Disorders in Psychology

Understanding Stress and Coping Strategies in Health Psychology

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Exam 7: Exploring the Field of Cognitive Psychology and Problem Solving

Regarding the causes of mental retardation (intellectual disability), which of the following statements is most nearly true?

Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911) is associated with

Concepts are mental representations of categories. One might say that among Western cultures, concepts are organized in terms of the _____________ between category members. Among the Kpelle tribe ofAfrica, concepts are organized on the basis of _________.

Which of the following is true about fluid intelligence?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of creative people, as suggested by the text?

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship among representations, images, and concepts?

Describe in as much detail as you can the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. Describe how the tests are scored.

Which of the following situations is most likely to draw upon crystallized intelligence?

The two major parts of Wechsler's intelligence tests are the ________ and the ________ scales.

The traditional approach to intelligence is to the _________ approach as structure is to process.

Which of the following statements capture(s) your text's position, with respect to using the study of group differences in intelligence to improve society?

Typical standardized intelligence tests:

Semantics is to meaning as ________ is to ________.

What did researchers from the University of Calgary and the University of Edinburgh find was true for students who were low in emotional intelligence compared to their peers who had higher levels of emotional intelligence.

What did Johanne Paradis find was true with regards to children who only spoke English versus children who were bilingual?

Which of the following is one of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Psychology: Topics, Perspectives, and Methods

Biological Psychology: Exploring Neurons, Neurotransmitters, and Brain Functions

Sensory Perception and Processing

Exploring Altered States of Consciousness, Sleep, and Drug Use

Conditioning, Reinforcement, Punishment, and Learning

Memory Processes, Consolidation, and Forgetting: Exploring the Complexities of Memory

Motivation, Emotions, and Sexual Behaviors: an Overview

Understanding Persuasion, Attribution, and Social Cognition in Advertising and Psychology

Developmental Psychology: Exploring Intellectual Issues, Twin Studies, Research Designs, and Developmental Milestones

Personality Theories and Criticisms: a Comprehensive Overview

Understanding Abnormal Behaviour and Mental Disorders in Psychology

Understanding Stress and Coping Strategies in Health Psychology

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Concepts are mental representations of categories. One might say that among Western cultures, concepts are organized in terms of the _____ between category members. Among the Kpelle tribe ofAfrica, concepts are organized on the basis of _.

The two major parts of Wechsler's intelligence tests are the and the scales.

Semantics is to meaning as is to .