Question 1

Describe Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The student's response should

Question 2

Mental models tend to be used when solving problems involving

Accepted Answer

A)  heuristics. 
B)  metaphors. 
C)  deductive reasoning. 
D)  inductive reasoning. 
E)  premises. 
A)  heuristics. 
B)  metaphors. 
C)  deductive reasoning. 
D)  inductive reasoning. 
E)  premises.

Question 3

The __________ approach attempts to study the way that infants and children learn to perceive, manipulate and think about the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  differential 
B)  developmental 
C)  information-processing 
D)  empirical 
E)  analytical 
A)  differential 
B)  developmental 
C)  information-processing 
D)  empirical 
E)  analytical

Question 4

If a teacher learns that a child has a low intelligence test score, the teacher's expectations may influence the child to perform below his or her capabilities. This describes the effects of

Accepted Answer

A)  mental retardation. 
B)  cognitive disability. 
C)  a culture bias. 
D)  quality of instruction. 
E)  a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
A)  mental retardation. 
B)  cognitive disability. 
C)  a culture bias. 
D)  quality of instruction. 
E)  a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 5

In one study, the average IQ score of a black child adopted into a white family was __________, which is __________ that of the average non-adopted black child.

Accepted Answer

A)  95; about the same as 
B)  90; lower than 
C)  87; much lower than 
D)  105; higher than 
E)  90; about the same as 
A)  95; about the same as 
B)  90; lower than 
C)  87; much lower than 
D)  105; higher than 
E)  90; about the same as

Question 6

Analytic, creative, and practical intelligence contribute to what Sternberg termed

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid intelligence. 
B)  crystallized intelligence. 
C)  factorial intelligence. 
D)  g factor. 
E)  successful intelligence. 
A)  fluid intelligence. 
B)  crystallized intelligence. 
C)  factorial intelligence. 
D)  g factor. 
E)  successful intelligence.

Question 7

Modern intelligence testing originated in __________ with the work of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  England; Galton 
B)  France; Binet 
C)  the United States; Terman 
D)  Germany; Wechsler 
E)  Canada; Gardner 
A)  England; Galton 
B)  France; Binet 
C)  the United States; Terman 
D)  Germany; Wechsler 
E)  Canada; Gardner

Question 8

Sternberg would likely describe the Inuit creation of the igloo as an example of __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  experiential 
B)  crystallized 
C)  componential 
D)  practical 
E)  creative 
A)  experiential 
B)  crystallized 
C)  componential 
D)  practical 
E)  creative

Question 9

Selection is one form of practical intelligence in Sternberg's triarchic theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heritability of a given trait depends on the amount of genetic variability present in a given population at a given time. 
B)  The relative importance of environmental factors in a trait depends on the amount of environmental variability present in the population. 
C)  The heritability of any given trait is affected by the extent to which genetic and environmental factors interact. 
D)  The concept of heritability attempts to determine which genes are responsible for the presence of a given trait. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  The heritability of a given trait depends on the amount of genetic variability present in a given population at a given time. 
B)  The relative importance of environmental factors in a trait depends on the amount of environmental variability present in the population. 
C)  The heritability of any given trait is affected by the extent to which genetic and environmental factors interact. 
D)  The concept of heritability attempts to determine which genes are responsible for the presence of a given trait. 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

In terms of both biological and adoptive families, which of the following intellectual abilities is the least correlated in terms of the parent-child relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  math 
B)  vocabulary 
C)  block design 
D)  picture arrangement 
E)  digit span 
A)  math 
B)  vocabulary 
C)  block design 
D)  picture arrangement 
E)  digit span

Question 12

Sir Francis Galton devised the first modern intelligence test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The adaptation form of practical intelligence in the triarchic theory overlaps with which type of intelligence in Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal-linguistic 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  intrapersonal 
D)  logical-mathematical 
E)  naturalist 
A)  verbal-linguistic 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  intrapersonal 
D)  logical-mathematical 
E)  naturalist

Question 14

The most popular individually administered intelligence test today is the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The intelligence tests devised by Wechsler may be used for testing

Accepted Answer

A)  preschoolers. 
B)  children. 
C)  adults. 
D)  adults from different cultural backgrounds. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  preschoolers. 
B)  children. 
C)  adults. 
D)  adults from different cultural backgrounds. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 16

The __________ approach attempts to devise tests that identify and measure individual differences in people's knowledge and abilities to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  differential 
B)  developmental 
C)  information-processing 
D)  empirical 
E)  analytical 
A)  differential 
B)  developmental 
C)  information-processing 
D)  empirical 
E)  analytical

Question 17

Concepts

Accepted Answer

A)  are inferences made from the rules of language. 
B)  are logical constructions made from legitimate premises. 
C)  represent the important characteristics of a category. 
D)  exist because the characteristics of objects and situations have consequences for us. 
E)  are none of the above. 
A)  are inferences made from the rules of language. 
B)  are logical constructions made from legitimate premises. 
C)  represent the important characteristics of a category. 
D)  exist because the characteristics of objects and situations have consequences for us. 
E)  are none of the above.

Question 18

If an 8-year-old boy's intelligence test scores become known, a self-fulfilling prophecy could occur through the expectations of

Accepted Answer

A)  the boy himself. 
B)  the boy's teachers. 
C)  the boy's parents. 
D)  the boy's friends. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  the boy himself. 
B)  the boy's teachers. 
C)  the boy's parents. 
D)  the boy's friends. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 19

Tests of intellectual abilities would appear to be useful for

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying specific types of learning disabilities in otherwise capable children. 
B)  the prevention of mislabeling of learning problems and the people who have them. 
C)  providing a basis for remedial action for specific kinds of learning problems. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  identifying specific types of learning disabilities in otherwise capable children. 
B)  the prevention of mislabeling of learning problems and the people who have them. 
C)  providing a basis for remedial action for specific kinds of learning problems. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 20

Collins and Quillian's model is based on the hierarchical organization of concepts in __________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic 
B)  semantic 
C)  implicit 
D)  explicit 
E)  sensory 
A)  episodic 
B)  semantic 
C)  implicit 
D)  explicit 
E)  sensory

Describe Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence.

Mental models tend to be used when solving problems involving

The __________ approach attempts to study the way that infants and children learn to perceive, manipulate and think about the world.

If a teacher learns that a child has a low intelligence test score, the teacher's expectations may influence the child to perform below his or her capabilities. This describes the effects of

In one study, the average IQ score of a black child adopted into a white family was , which is that of the average non-adopted black child.

Analytic, creative, and practical intelligence contribute to what Sternberg termed

Modern intelligence testing originated in with the work of .

Sternberg would likely describe the Inuit creation of the igloo as an example of __________ intelligence.

Selection is one form of practical intelligence in Sternberg's triarchic theory.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

In terms of both biological and adoptive families, which of the following intellectual abilities is the least correlated in terms of the parent-child relationship?

Sir Francis Galton devised the first modern intelligence test.

The adaptation form of practical intelligence in the triarchic theory overlaps with which type of intelligence in Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence?

The most popular individually administered intelligence test today is the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test.

The intelligence tests devised by Wechsler may be used for testing

The __________ approach attempts to devise tests that identify and measure individual differences in people's knowledge and abilities to solve problems.

Concepts

If an 8-year-old boy's intelligence test scores become known, a self-fulfilling prophecy could occur through the expectations of

Tests of intellectual abilities would appear to be useful for

Collins and Quillian's model is based on the hierarchical organization of concepts in __________ memory.

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Exam 11: Intelligence and Thinking

Describe Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence.

Mental models tend to be used when solving problems involving

The __________ approach attempts to study the way that infants and children learn to perceive, manipulate and think about the world.

If a teacher learns that a child has a low intelligence test score, the teacher's expectations may influence the child to perform below his or her capabilities. This describes the effects of

In one study, the average IQ score of a black child adopted into a white family was __________, which is __________ that of the average non-adopted black child.

Analytic, creative, and practical intelligence contribute to what Sternberg termed

Modern intelligence testing originated in __________ with the work of __________.

Sternberg would likely describe the Inuit creation of the igloo as an example of __________ intelligence.

Selection is one form of practical intelligence in Sternberg's triarchic theory.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

In terms of both biological and adoptive families, which of the following intellectual abilities is the least correlated in terms of the parent-child relationship?

Sir Francis Galton devised the first modern intelligence test.

The adaptation form of practical intelligence in the triarchic theory overlaps with which type of intelligence in Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence?

The most popular individually administered intelligence test today is the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test.

The intelligence tests devised by Wechsler may be used for testing

The __________ approach attempts to devise tests that identify and measure individual differences in people's knowledge and abilities to solve problems.

Concepts

If an 8-year-old boy's intelligence test scores become known, a self-fulfilling prophecy could occur through the expectations of

Tests of intellectual abilities would appear to be useful for

Collins and Quillian's model is based on the hierarchical organization of concepts in __________ memory.

The Science of Psychology

The Ways and Means of Psychology

Evolution, Heredity, and Behaviour

Biology of Behaviour

Sensation

Perception

Learning and Behaviour

Memory

Consciousness

Language

Lifespan Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Lifestyle, Stress, and Health

The Nature and Causes of Psychological Disorders

The Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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In one study, the average IQ score of a black child adopted into a white family was , which is that of the average non-adopted black child.

Modern intelligence testing originated in with the work of .