Question 1

What do studies of heritability tell us about general intelligence?

Accepted Answer

The answer to this question should addre

Question 2

Information that people acquire through learning and experience is called __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid 
B)  crystallized 
C)  eductive 
D)  general 
E)  componential 
A)  fluid 
B)  crystallized 
C)  eductive 
D)  general 
E)  componential

Question 3

Knowing a person's race can provide an indication of their intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A mental construction based on physical reality that is used to solve problems involving deductive reasoning is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  exemplar. 
B)  mental model. 
C)  metaphor. 
D)  natural concept. 
E)  premise. 
A)  exemplar. 
B)  mental model. 
C)  metaphor. 
D)  natural concept. 
E)  premise.

Question 5

The expression of a gene for many traits may be affected by

Accepted Answer

A)  physical environmental factors. 
B)  events that occur during prenatal development. 
C)  the consumption of alcohol and other drugs. 
D)  social environmental factors. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  physical environmental factors. 
B)  events that occur during prenatal development. 
C)  the consumption of alcohol and other drugs. 
D)  social environmental factors. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 6

In his neuropsychological theory, Donald Hebb suggested that the term intelligence reflects two components:

Accepted Answer

A)  creative and practical intelligence. 
B)  intelligence A and Intelligence B. 
C)  s factor and g factor. 
D)  verbal and performance factors. 
E)  crystallized and fluid intelligence. 
A)  creative and practical intelligence. 
B)  intelligence A and Intelligence B. 
C)  s factor and g factor. 
D)  verbal and performance factors. 
E)  crystallized and fluid intelligence.

Question 7

When the validity of an intelligence test is assessed, researchers correlate the test scores with

Accepted Answer

A)  the health scores of subjects. 
B)  a criterion. 
C)  with test scores of the same subjects from an earlier testing. 
D)  those of subjects tested under different conditions. 
E)  each other. 
A)  the health scores of subjects. 
B)  a criterion. 
C)  with test scores of the same subjects from an earlier testing. 
D)  those of subjects tested under different conditions. 
E)  each other.

Question 8

Concepts that are based on our own perceptions and experiences with things in the world are called __________ concepts.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal 
B)  natural 
C)  real 
D)  perceived 
E)  exemplar 
A)  formal 
B)  natural 
C)  real 
D)  perceived 
E)  exemplar

Question 9

__________ consists of inferring specific instances from general principles or rules.

Accepted Answer

A)  A syllogism. 
B)  A concept 
C)  Deductive reasoning 
D)  Inductive reasoning 
E)  A heuristic 
A)  A syllogism. 
B)  A concept 
C)  Deductive reasoning 
D)  Inductive reasoning 
E)  A heuristic

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true about concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural concepts consist of overlapping exemplars. 
B)  Concepts can include relations among elements. 
C)  Natural categories vary in their level of precision. 
D)  We use basic-level concepts because of cognitive economy. 
E)  Formal concepts are used primarily by the amateur. 
A)  Natural concepts consist of overlapping exemplars. 
B)  Concepts can include relations among elements. 
C)  Natural categories vary in their level of precision. 
D)  We use basic-level concepts because of cognitive economy. 
E)  Formal concepts are used primarily by the amateur.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a problem that may occur in inductive reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  the failure to select appropriate information to test a hypothesis 
B)  the failure to consider a comparison group before reaching a conclusion 
C)  the failure to seek evidence that may prove a hypothesis false 
D)  the failure to evaluate the validity of the major premise before drawing a conclusion 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the failure to select appropriate information to test a hypothesis 
B)  the failure to consider a comparison group before reaching a conclusion 
C)  the failure to seek evidence that may prove a hypothesis false 
D)  the failure to evaluate the validity of the major premise before drawing a conclusion 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Peter and Paul are identical twins who were given up for adoptions shortly after they were born. Peter was raised by well-educated parents, but Paul was not. It is likely that Peter and Paul have

Accepted Answer

A)  identical IQ scores because they are identical twins. 
B)  very different IQ scores because they were raised in very different environments. 
C)  similar IQ scores because they are identical twins, but less so than identical twins raised together. 
D)  IQ scores more similar than that of identical twins raised in the same environment. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  identical IQ scores because they are identical twins. 
B)  very different IQ scores because they were raised in very different environments. 
C)  similar IQ scores because they are identical twins, but less so than identical twins raised together. 
D)  IQ scores more similar than that of identical twins raised in the same environment. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 13

If a child's IQ score falls exactly two deviations above the mean for children in his or her age range, then his or her deviation IQ score is

Accepted Answer

A)  68. 
B)  84. 
C)  116. 
D)  132. 
E)  148. 
A)  68. 
B)  84. 
C)  116. 
D)  132. 
E)  148.

Question 14

Inferring general principles from a specific set of facts is called inductive reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Charles Spearman, there are seven different categories of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The mental processes involved in thinking are by definition conscious and involve the use of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A __________ IQ score is expressed as the quotient of mental age and chronological age.

Accepted Answer

A)  deviation 
B)  ratio 
C)  standard 
D)  typical 
E)  calculated 
A)  deviation 
B)  ratio 
C)  standard 
D)  typical 
E)  calculated

Question 18

Most colleges require applicants to submit their scores on standardized tests that assess intellectual abilities. Which approach to the study of intelligence would be in the MOST agreement with using such tests as requirements for admission?

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 19

Similarity in IQ scores tends to increase as the degree of relationship between two people increases, a finding that supports the view that __________ factors play a role in determining human intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical environmental 
B)  genetic 
C)  both genetic and environmental 
D)  family environmental 
E)  physiological 
A)  physical environmental 
B)  genetic 
C)  both genetic and environmental 
D)  family environmental 
E)  physiological

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the cognitive principles that are involved in Spearman's g factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  eduction of reasoning 
B)  eduction of relations 
C)  eduction of correlates 
D)  apprehension of experience 
E)  none of the above 
A)  eduction of reasoning 
B)  eduction of relations 
C)  eduction of correlates 
D)  apprehension of experience 
E)  none of the above

What do studies of heritability tell us about general intelligence?

Information that people acquire through learning and experience is called __________ intelligence.

Knowing a person's race can provide an indication of their intelligence.

A mental construction based on physical reality that is used to solve problems involving deductive reasoning is called a(n)

The expression of a gene for many traits may be affected by

In his neuropsychological theory, Donald Hebb suggested that the term intelligence reflects two components:

When the validity of an intelligence test is assessed, researchers correlate the test scores with

Concepts that are based on our own perceptions and experiences with things in the world are called __________ concepts.

__________ consists of inferring specific instances from general principles or rules.

Which of the following is NOT true about concepts?

Which of the following is NOT a problem that may occur in inductive reasoning?

Peter and Paul are identical twins who were given up for adoptions shortly after they were born. Peter was raised by well-educated parents, but Paul was not. It is likely that Peter and Paul have

If a child's IQ score falls exactly two deviations above the mean for children in his or her age range, then his or her deviation IQ score is

Inferring general principles from a specific set of facts is called inductive reasoning.

According to Charles Spearman, there are seven different categories of intelligence.

The mental processes involved in thinking are by definition conscious and involve the use of language.

A __________ IQ score is expressed as the quotient of mental age and chronological age.

Most colleges require applicants to submit their scores on standardized tests that assess intellectual abilities. Which approach to the study of intelligence would be in the MOST agreement with using such tests as requirements for admission?

Similarity in IQ scores tends to increase as the degree of relationship between two people increases, a finding that supports the view that __________ factors play a role in determining human intelligence.

Which of the following is NOT one of the cognitive principles that are involved in Spearman's g factor?

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What do studies of heritability tell us about general intelligence?

Information that people acquire through learning and experience is called __________ intelligence.

Knowing a person's race can provide an indication of their intelligence.

A mental construction based on physical reality that is used to solve problems involving deductive reasoning is called a(n)

The expression of a gene for many traits may be affected by

In his neuropsychological theory, Donald Hebb suggested that the term intelligence reflects two components:

When the validity of an intelligence test is assessed, researchers correlate the test scores with

Concepts that are based on our own perceptions and experiences with things in the world are called __________ concepts.

__________ consists of inferring specific instances from general principles or rules.

Which of the following is NOT true about concepts?

Which of the following is NOT a problem that may occur in inductive reasoning?

Peter and Paul are identical twins who were given up for adoptions shortly after they were born. Peter was raised by well-educated parents, but Paul was not. It is likely that Peter and Paul have

If a child's IQ score falls exactly two deviations above the mean for children in his or her age range, then his or her deviation IQ score is

Inferring general principles from a specific set of facts is called inductive reasoning.

According to Charles Spearman, there are seven different categories of intelligence.

The mental processes involved in thinking are by definition conscious and involve the use of language.

A __________ IQ score is expressed as the quotient of mental age and chronological age.

Most colleges require applicants to submit their scores on standardized tests that assess intellectual abilities. Which approach to the study of intelligence would be in the MOST agreement with using such tests as requirements for admission?

Similarity in IQ scores tends to increase as the degree of relationship between two people increases, a finding that supports the view that __________ factors play a role in determining human intelligence.

Which of the following is NOT one of the cognitive principles that are involved in Spearman's g factor?

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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