Question 1

Regarding the concept of the language acquisition device,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It represents an innate mechanism in the brain for learning language. 
B)  It is believed to be prewired into the human nervous system. 
C)  Critics consider it an abstract concept rather than a physical structure in the brain . 
D)  It was developed by the linguist Noam Chomsky. 
E)  It explains how environment shapes language development. 
A)  It represents an innate mechanism in the brain for learning language. 
B)  It is believed to be prewired into the human nervous system. 
C)  Critics consider it an abstract concept rather than a physical structure in the brain . 
D)  It was developed by the linguist Noam Chomsky. 
E)  It explains how environment shapes language development.

Question 2

All but which of the following underlie creative thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  divergent thinking 
B)  conceptual expansion 
C)  conceptual combinations 
D)  use of algorithms 
E)  use of analogy 
A)  divergent thinking 
B)  conceptual expansion 
C)  conceptual combinations 
D)  use of algorithms 
E)  use of analogy

Question 3

In its original conception,intelligence quotient was defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  mental age multiplied by chronological age and multiplied by 100. 
B)  mental age divided by chronological age and multiplied by 100. 
C)  mental age subtracted from chronological age and multiplied by 100. 
D)  chronological age subtracted from mental age and multiplied by 100. 
E)  mental age divided by chronological age and divided by 100. 
A)  mental age multiplied by chronological age and multiplied by 100. 
B)  mental age divided by chronological age and multiplied by 100. 
C)  mental age subtracted from chronological age and multiplied by 100. 
D)  chronological age subtracted from mental age and multiplied by 100. 
E)  mental age divided by chronological age and divided by 100.

Question 4

Which cognitive bias best describes our tendency to judge people based on first impressions?

Accepted Answer

A)  confirmation bias 
B)  the representativeness heuristic 
C)  the availability heuristic 
D)  the means-end heuristic 
E)  divergent thinking 
A)  confirmation bias 
B)  the representativeness heuristic 
C)  the availability heuristic 
D)  the means-end heuristic 
E)  divergent thinking

Question 5

School psychologist Miguel Blackstone sometimes is called upon to administer the Alternate Uses Test.Which of the following is Blackstone measuring?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence 
B)  convergent thinking 
C)  multiple intelligence 
D)  language skills 
E)  creativity 
A)  intelligence 
B)  convergent thinking 
C)  multiple intelligence 
D)  language skills 
E)  creativity

Question 6

Discuss the nature-nurture issue as it applies to intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Substantial evidence supports the perspe

Question 7

In Gardner's model,an architect would likely have high levels of which type of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Logical-mathematical 
B)  Spatial 
C)  Bodily-kinesthetic 
D)  Intrapersonal 
E)  Naturalist 
A)  Logical-mathematical 
B)  Spatial 
C)  Bodily-kinesthetic 
D)  Intrapersonal 
E)  Naturalist

Question 8

Compared to men,women tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  report less vivid images of past experiences. 
B)  use more visual imagery to remember past events. 
C)  use less visual imagery to remember past experiences. 
D)  more often use imagery in problem solving. 
E)  perform worse in forming still images of objects. 
A)  report less vivid images of past experiences. 
B)  use more visual imagery to remember past events. 
C)  use less visual imagery to remember past experiences. 
D)  more often use imagery in problem solving. 
E)  perform worse in forming still images of objects.

Question 9

Wechsler defined intelligence as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a general ability that underlies performance on mental tasks 
B)  the global capacity to act purposefully,to think rationally,and to deal effectively with the environment 
C)  a unique combination of several different primary mental abilities that are used in conjunction with each other 
D)  a set of eight relatively independent capacities and capabilities that differ from person to person 
E)  the ability to integrate and organize analytic thinking with creativity and practical understanding 
A)  a general ability that underlies performance on mental tasks 
B)  the global capacity to act purposefully,to think rationally,and to deal effectively with the environment 
C)  a unique combination of several different primary mental abilities that are used in conjunction with each other 
D)  a set of eight relatively independent capacities and capabilities that differ from person to person 
E)  the ability to integrate and organize analytic thinking with creativity and practical understanding

Question 10

Regarding language,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morphemes consist of simple words,as well as prefixes and suffixes. 
B)  In English,phonemes correspond to individual letters,as well as letter combinations. 
C)  Phonemes combine to form syntax. 
D)  Changing one phoneme in a word can change the meaning of the word. 
E)  Different languages have different phonemes. 
A)  Morphemes consist of simple words,as well as prefixes and suffixes. 
B)  In English,phonemes correspond to individual letters,as well as letter combinations. 
C)  Phonemes combine to form syntax. 
D)  Changing one phoneme in a word can change the meaning of the word. 
E)  Different languages have different phonemes.

Question 11

Other factors being equal,which of the following is predicted for Roxanne and her brother Reginald?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roxanne will outperform Reginald in terms of reading,writing,and spelling. 
B)  Reginald will have poorer visual-spatial abilities than Roxanne. 
C)  Roxanne will have higher general intelligence than Reginald. 
D)  Roxanne is more likely to have dyslexia than Reginald. 
E)  Roxanne will be better at playing chess and solving geometry problems. 
A)  Roxanne will outperform Reginald in terms of reading,writing,and spelling. 
B)  Reginald will have poorer visual-spatial abilities than Roxanne. 
C)  Roxanne will have higher general intelligence than Reginald. 
D)  Roxanne is more likely to have dyslexia than Reginald. 
E)  Roxanne will be better at playing chess and solving geometry problems.

Question 12

In the history of intelligence tests,which event is the most recent?

Accepted Answer

A)  development of the deviation IQ 
B)  use of group-administered intelligence tests in the U.S.Army 
C)  development of a mental quotient 
D)  development of norms for the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale 
E)  development of the intelligence quotient 
A)  development of the deviation IQ 
B)  use of group-administered intelligence tests in the U.S.Army 
C)  development of a mental quotient 
D)  development of norms for the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale 
E)  development of the intelligence quotient

Question 13

Language consists of _____ basic components,and they are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  3; mental images,concepts,and speech 
B)  2; words and grammar 
C)  2; language acquisition and linguistic relativity 
D)  3; heuristics,algorithms,and analogies 
E)  4; phonemes,morphemes,syntax,and semantics 
A)  3; mental images,concepts,and speech 
B)  2; words and grammar 
C)  2; language acquisition and linguistic relativity 
D)  3; heuristics,algorithms,and analogies 
E)  4; phonemes,morphemes,syntax,and semantics

Question 14

Paul is trying to research a problem on-line.He has found a wealth of relevant information.He is examining the information he has collected with a critical attitude,trying to ensure that the information he has collected is valid.Paul is engaged in which aspect of creative problem solving?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding mental sets 
B)  gathering information 
C)  adopting a questioning attitude 
D)  testing possible solutions 
E)  sleeping on it 
A)  avoiding mental sets 
B)  gathering information 
C)  adopting a questioning attitude 
D)  testing possible solutions 
E)  sleeping on it

Regarding the concept of the language acquisition device,which of the following statements is FALSE?

All but which of the following underlie creative thinking?

In its original conception,intelligence quotient was defined as

Which cognitive bias best describes our tendency to judge people based on first impressions?

School psychologist Miguel Blackstone sometimes is called upon to administer the Alternate Uses Test.Which of the following is Blackstone measuring?

Discuss the nature-nurture issue as it applies to intelligence.

In Gardner's model,an architect would likely have high levels of which type of intelligence?

Compared to men,women tend to

Wechsler defined intelligence as _____.

Regarding language,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Other factors being equal,which of the following is predicted for Roxanne and her brother Reginald?

In the history of intelligence tests,which event is the most recent?

Language consists of _ basic components,and they are called __.

Paul is trying to research a problem on-line.He has found a wealth of relevant information.He is examining the information he has collected with a critical attitude,trying to ensure that the information he has collected is valid.Paul is engaged in which aspect of creative problem solving?

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Exam 7: Thinking, language, and Intelligence

Regarding the concept of the language acquisition device,which of the following statements is FALSE?

All but which of the following underlie creative thinking?

In its original conception,intelligence quotient was defined as

Which cognitive bias best describes our tendency to judge people based on first impressions?

School psychologist Miguel Blackstone sometimes is called upon to administer the Alternate Uses Test.Which of the following is Blackstone measuring?

Discuss the nature-nurture issue as it applies to intelligence.

In Gardner's model,an architect would likely have high levels of which type of intelligence?

Compared to men,women tend to

Wechsler defined intelligence as _____.

Regarding language,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Other factors being equal,which of the following is predicted for Roxanne and her brother Reginald?

In the history of intelligence tests,which event is the most recent?

Language consists of _____ basic components,and they are called ______.

Paul is trying to research a problem on-line.He has found a wealth of relevant information.He is examining the information he has collected with a critical attitude,trying to ensure that the information he has collected is valid.Paul is engaged in which aspect of creative problem solving?

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

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Language consists of _ basic components,and they are called __.