Exam 7: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Which psychologist first developed modern intelligence-testing methods?

A novice problem solver is likely to try to handle one aspect of the problem at a time. This is called ________ processing.

Learning theories of language development emphasize the role of

A child who says "sit" may mean "Mommy, sit over here." This use of the word "sit" is called a(n) ____________.

Instead of using mental age to compute IQ, Wechsler based IQ scores on how a person's answers compared with those attained by other persons of the same age. This concept is known as the _________ IQ.

Experts are to parallel processing as novices are to __________.

A government-funded enriched preschool program for disadvantaged children is called

If intelligence is related to genetic factors, then kinship studies should show that

Creative problem solving demands __________ rather than __________ thinking.

IQ scores in the Western world have increased significantly over the last 50 years. This is most likely due to

Cosmo worked on a difficult calculus problem for several hours to no avail. He decided to take a break from his labors by taking a bath. Midway through his bath, he jumped up and shouted, "Eureka, I solved the problem!" He then ran to his desk and made the calculations. Cosmo allowed __________ to help him overcome the __________ that impeded solution.

A weakness of the learning theory of language development is that

Factor "s" is to business skill as Factor "g" is to ____________.

Crossword puzzle experts solve problems more efficiently and rapidly than neophytes. Select the skill that in your judgment would least contribute to making a person an expert in solving crossword puzzles.

If you understand what the sounds of a language represent, you understand its

Dr. Whorf believes that language structures the way we perceive the world. Therefore, people who speak various languages conceptualize the world in different ways. What is this called?

Children between the ages of three and five incorrectly apply the rules of past tense and of plural when they say "sitted" instead of "sat" and "gooses" instead of "geese." This phase of language development reflects

The anchoring and adjustment heuristic leads people to rely on __________ to help them make decisions.

What did a study of 500 pairs of MZ and DZ twins done in Kentucky find, in terms of intelligence?

One's ability to share our past and talk about our future goals involves the _________ capacity of language.