Question 1

Most current diagnoses of intellectual disability emphasize ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a person's academic performance 
B)  a person's verbal intelligence 
C)  a person's g-factor 
D)  a person's everyday abilities 
A)  a person's academic performance 
B)  a person's verbal intelligence 
C)  a person's g-factor 
D)  a person's everyday abilities

Question 2

Identify an accurate statement about matrix reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is otherwise known as crystallized intelligence. 
B)  It is directly influenced by culture. 
C)  It involves the ability to find patterns. 
D)  It depends on acquired knowledge. 
A)  It is otherwise known as crystallized intelligence. 
B)  It is directly influenced by culture. 
C)  It involves the ability to find patterns. 
D)  It depends on acquired knowledge.

Question 3

Who is credited with developing the first theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ivan Pavlov 
B)  Howard Gardner 
C)  Charles Spearman 
D)  Sigmund Freud 
A)  Ivan Pavlov 
B)  Howard Gardner 
C)  Charles Spearman 
D)  Sigmund Freud

Question 4

Jared conducts an intelligence quotient (IQ) test in his neighborhood. The test results predict academic performance to be poorer for marginalized communities than non-marginalized communities. Which of the following statements is true about the test?

Accepted Answer

A)  The test has predictive validity. 
B)  The test is internally reliable. 
C)  The test is fair. 
D)  The test is biased. 
A)  The test has predictive validity. 
B)  The test is internally reliable. 
C)  The test is fair. 
D)  The test is biased.

Question 5

What does the g-factor theory imply?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person's intelligence is variable at different points of time. 
B)  A person's intelligence is inversely related to his score on intelligence tests. 
C)  A person's intelligence does not change throughout their lifetime. 
D)  A person's intelligence can be accurately indicated with a single number. 
A)  A person's intelligence is variable at different points of time. 
B)  A person's intelligence is inversely related to his score on intelligence tests. 
C)  A person's intelligence does not change throughout their lifetime. 
D)  A person's intelligence can be accurately indicated with a single number.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is the central tenet of the nativist theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language is influenced greatly by socioeconomic factors. 
B)  Language influences rather than determines people's thinking. 
C)  Language is discovered rather than learned. 
D)  Language is something that exists because it is reinforced and shaped. 
A)  Language is influenced greatly by socioeconomic factors. 
B)  Language influences rather than determines people's thinking. 
C)  Language is discovered rather than learned. 
D)  Language is something that exists because it is reinforced and shaped.

Question 7

According to Raymond Cattell's theory of intelligence, ________ involves how fast you learn new things.

Accepted Answer

A)  crystallized intelligence 
B)  creative intelligence 
C)  emotional intelligence 
D)  fluid intelligence 
A)  crystallized intelligence 
B)  creative intelligence 
C)  emotional intelligence 
D)  fluid intelligence

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about the visual system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The visual system is older in evolutionary terms than the verbal system. 
B)  Though visual system is older in evolutionary terms than the verbal system, it develops after verbal ability. 
C)  The brain is not as active during visual imagery as it is during visual perception. 
D)  Most creatures, with or without cortex, are able to keep and store visual sensations in mind after the sensory stimulation stops. 
A)  The visual system is older in evolutionary terms than the verbal system. 
B)  Though visual system is older in evolutionary terms than the verbal system, it develops after verbal ability. 
C)  The brain is not as active during visual imagery as it is during visual perception. 
D)  Most creatures, with or without cortex, are able to keep and store visual sensations in mind after the sensory stimulation stops.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the theory of intelligence propounded by John Carroll?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence is a function of eight distinct skills. 
B)  Intelligence comprises into two parts: fluid and crystalline. 
C)  Intelligence consists of three levels, arranged in a hierarchy. 
D)  Intelligence does not depend on inherent ability but on acquired knowledge. 
A)  Intelligence is a function of eight distinct skills. 
B)  Intelligence comprises into two parts: fluid and crystalline. 
C)  Intelligence consists of three levels, arranged in a hierarchy. 
D)  Intelligence does not depend on inherent ability but on acquired knowledge.

Question 10

In Carroll's classification, sequential reasoning for fluid intelligence, reading and spelling are a part of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract intelligence 
B)  kinesthetic intelligence 
C)  emotional intelligence 
D)  narrow intelligence 
A)  abstract intelligence 
B)  kinesthetic intelligence 
C)  emotional intelligence 
D)  narrow intelligence

Question 11

Chao, a sales executive in Shanghai, works for Vitte Glass House, which is headquartered at California. Richard, the global head for sales and marketing from California, visits Shanghai to discuss future sales plans. During the presentation, Richard uses ideas that are difficult to directly communicate in Chinese. Chao has certain queries but cannot put them into words because he is unable to translate them into English. This dilemma is best explained by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conjunction fallacy 
B)  linguistic determinism hypothesis 
C)  availability heuristic 
D)  representativeness heuristic 
A)  conjunction fallacy 
B)  linguistic determinism hypothesis 
C)  availability heuristic 
D)  representativeness heuristic

Question 12

According to William Stern's method of calculating intelligence, the intelligence score of a 10-year-old with a mental age of 15 would be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  80 
B)  150 
C)  160 
D)  100 
A)  80 
B)  150 
C)  160 
D)  100

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of an adaptive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning to brush your teeth 
B)  Learning advanced calculus 
C)  Learning to knit 
D)  Learning a new language 
A)  Learning to brush your teeth 
B)  Learning advanced calculus 
C)  Learning to knit 
D)  Learning a new language

Question 14

What happens when people develop mental sets?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tend to rely on memory and interpersonal skills to arrive at solutions. 
B)  They tend to stop using problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past. 
C)  They tend to rely on memory and interpersonal aspects to arrive at solutions. 
D)  They tend to continue to use problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past. 
A)  They tend to rely on memory and interpersonal skills to arrive at solutions. 
B)  They tend to stop using problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past. 
C)  They tend to rely on memory and interpersonal aspects to arrive at solutions. 
D)  They tend to continue to use problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past.

Question 15

Andy's father moved to the United States 12 years ago. When he moved to the United States from Italy with his mother eight years ago, Andy was six and his sister was thirteen. Who among the following is likely to have the least strength of accent while learning the non-native language (English)?

Accepted Answer

A)  His mother because women usually fare better than men and children in learning new languages without accent. 
B)  Andy because childhood is a better time to speak a second language without an accent. 
C)  His father because the length of time has a bearing on the strength of one's accent. 
D)  His sister because adolescence is a better time to learn and be proficient in a second language without an accent. 
A)  His mother because women usually fare better than men and children in learning new languages without accent. 
B)  Andy because childhood is a better time to speak a second language without an accent. 
C)  His father because the length of time has a bearing on the strength of one's accent. 
D)  His sister because adolescence is a better time to learn and be proficient in a second language without an accent.

Question 16

Which language theory states that when there are no words for certain objects or concepts in one's language, it is not possible to think about those objects or concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nativist hypothesis 
B)  Theory of innately guided learning 
C)  Rational choice theory 
D)  Linguistic determinism hypothesis 
A)  Nativist hypothesis 
B)  Theory of innately guided learning 
C)  Rational choice theory 
D)  Linguistic determinism hypothesis

Question 17

________ comprises the set of rules for combining symbols and sounds to speak and write a particular language.

Accepted Answer

A)  Semantics 
B)  Grammar 
C)  Syntax 
D)  Prototype 
A)  Semantics 
B)  Grammar 
C)  Syntax 
D)  Prototype

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of visual perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual perception occurs while the stimulus is still present. 
B)  Visual imagery consists of visual representations created by the brain when the original stimulus is present. 
C)  Visual perception takes longer because the verbal system is older in evolutionary terms than the visual system. 
D)  Visual perception cannot occur with abstract ideas that have no physical existence. 
A)  Visual perception occurs while the stimulus is still present. 
B)  Visual imagery consists of visual representations created by the brain when the original stimulus is present. 
C)  Visual perception takes longer because the verbal system is older in evolutionary terms than the visual system. 
D)  Visual perception cannot occur with abstract ideas that have no physical existence.

Question 19

Vivian likes to talk to those who second her opinions. When someone contradicts her, she retorts that they are novices and have no expertise in that field of knowledge. Which of the following phenomena best describes Vivian's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Causal inference 
B)  Self-serving bias 
C)  Irrational exception 
D)  Confirmation bias 
A)  Causal inference 
B)  Self-serving bias 
C)  Irrational exception 
D)  Confirmation bias

Question 20

According to the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model of intelligence, which of the following types of intelligence is at the top of the hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  General intelligence 
B)  Narrow intelligence 
C)  Emotional intelligence 
D)  Broad intelligence 
A)  General intelligence 
B)  Narrow intelligence 
C)  Emotional intelligence 
D)  Broad intelligence

Most current diagnoses of intellectual disability emphasize ________.

Identify an accurate statement about matrix reasoning.

Who is credited with developing the first theory of intelligence?

Jared conducts an intelligence quotient (IQ) test in his neighborhood. The test results predict academic performance to be poorer for marginalized communities than non-marginalized communities. Which of the following statements is true about the test?

What does the g-factor theory imply?

Which of the following statements is the central tenet of the nativist theory?

According to Raymond Cattell's theory of intelligence, ________ involves how fast you learn new things.

Which of the following statements is true about the visual system?

Which of the following best describes the theory of intelligence propounded by John Carroll?

In Carroll's classification, sequential reasoning for fluid intelligence, reading and spelling are a part of ________.

According to William Stern's method of calculating intelligence, the intelligence score of a 10-year-old with a mental age of 15 would be ________.

Which of the following is an example of an adaptive behavior?

What happens when people develop mental sets?

Andy's father moved to the United States 12 years ago. When he moved to the United States from Italy with his mother eight years ago, Andy was six and his sister was thirteen. Who among the following is likely to have the least strength of accent while learning the non-native language (English)?

Which language theory states that when there are no words for certain objects or concepts in one's language, it is not possible to think about those objects or concepts?

________ comprises the set of rules for combining symbols and sounds to speak and write a particular language.

Which of the following statements is true of visual perception?

Vivian likes to talk to those who second her opinions. When someone contradicts her, she retorts that they are novices and have no expertise in that field of knowledge. Which of the following phenomena best describes Vivian's behavior?

According to the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model of intelligence, which of the following types of intelligence is at the top of the hierarchy?

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Most current diagnoses of intellectual disability emphasize ________.

Identify an accurate statement about matrix reasoning.

Who is credited with developing the first theory of intelligence?

Jared conducts an intelligence quotient (IQ) test in his neighborhood. The test results predict academic performance to be poorer for marginalized communities than non-marginalized communities. Which of the following statements is true about the test?

What does the g-factor theory imply?

Which of the following statements is the central tenet of the nativist theory?

According to Raymond Cattell's theory of intelligence, ________ involves how fast you learn new things.

Which of the following statements is true about the visual system?

Which of the following best describes the theory of intelligence propounded by John Carroll?

In Carroll's classification, sequential reasoning for fluid intelligence, reading and spelling are a part of ________.

According to William Stern's method of calculating intelligence, the intelligence score of a 10-year-old with a mental age of 15 would be ________.

Which of the following is an example of an adaptive behavior?

What happens when people develop mental sets?

Andy's father moved to the United States 12 years ago. When he moved to the United States from Italy with his mother eight years ago, Andy was six and his sister was thirteen. Who among the following is likely to have the least strength of accent while learning the non-native language (English)?

Which language theory states that when there are no words for certain objects or concepts in one's language, it is not possible to think about those objects or concepts?

________ comprises the set of rules for combining symbols and sounds to speak and write a particular language.

Which of the following statements is true of visual perception?

Vivian likes to talk to those who second her opinions. When someone contradicts her, she retorts that they are novices and have no expertise in that field of knowledge. Which of the following phenomena best describes Vivian's behavior?

According to the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model of intelligence, which of the following types of intelligence is at the top of the hierarchy?

Introduction to Psychology

Conducting Research in Psychology

The Biology of Behavior

Sensing and Perceiving Our World

Human Development

Consciousness

Memory

Learning

Motivation and Emotion

Stress and Health

Personality: The Uniqueness of the Individual

Social Behavior

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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