Question 1

What is the main difference between the factor analysts and traditional theorists with regard to theory derivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  As compared to factor analysts, traditional theorists derive their theories primarily through statistical procedures and empirical data. 
B)  As compared to traditional theorists, factor analysts derive their theories primarily through statistical procedures and empirical data. 
C)  As compared to factor analysts, traditional theorists have not attempted to validate their theories with scientific research. 
D)  As compared to traditional theorists, factor analysts have not attempted to validate their theories with scientific research. 
A)  As compared to factor analysts, traditional theorists derive their theories primarily through statistical procedures and empirical data. 
B)  As compared to traditional theorists, factor analysts derive their theories primarily through statistical procedures and empirical data. 
C)  As compared to factor analysts, traditional theorists have not attempted to validate their theories with scientific research. 
D)  As compared to traditional theorists, factor analysts have not attempted to validate their theories with scientific research.

Question 2

A child's IQ test score may be influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the person's temperament. 
B)  the IQ test administered. 
C)  whether parents are divorced. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the person's temperament. 
B)  the IQ test administered. 
C)  whether parents are divorced. 
D)  All of these

Question 3

Who defined intelligence as "the degree of availability of one's experiences for the solution of present problems and the anticipation of future ones."

Accepted Answer

A)  David Wechsler 
B)  Robert Sternberg 
C)  Henry Goddard 
D)  Jean Piaget 
A)  David Wechsler 
B)  Robert Sternberg 
C)  Henry Goddard 
D)  Jean Piaget

Question 4

In Carroll's three-stratum model the second stratum is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  entirely of one general intellectual ability (g). 
B)  four abilities and processes. 
C)  six abilities and processes. 
D)  eight abilities and processes. 
A)  entirely of one general intellectual ability (g). 
B)  four abilities and processes. 
C)  six abilities and processes. 
D)  eight abilities and processes.

Question 5

In the Chapter 9 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Barbara Pavlo reflected that she used tests

Accepted Answer

A)  in a dynamic manner. 
B)  to provide feedback to clients regarding their progress. 
C)  to provide feedback to herself regarding clients' progress. 
D)  All of these 
A)  in a dynamic manner. 
B)  to provide feedback to clients regarding their progress. 
C)  to provide feedback to herself regarding clients' progress. 
D)  All of these

Question 6

Which is NOT one of the principal elements in Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  metacomponents 
B)  performance components 
C)  social components 
D)  knowledge-acquisition components 
A)  metacomponents 
B)  performance components 
C)  social components 
D)  knowledge-acquisition components

Question 7

Sternberg's notion of successful intelligence is based on the idea that

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A)  intelligence can be measured in dollars and cents. 
B)  a country's wealth is directly proportional to the IQ of its citizens. 
C)  achieving success in any culture requires certain skills and abilities. 
D)  success and intelligence are uniquely defined by each individual. 
A)  intelligence can be measured in dollars and cents. 
B)  a country's wealth is directly proportional to the IQ of its citizens. 
C)  achieving success in any culture requires certain skills and abilities. 
D)  success and intelligence are uniquely defined by each individual.

Question 8

According to Terman's longitudinal research,which statement is TRUE of the gifted as a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tend to be better adjusted. 
B)  They tend to have higher mortality rates. 
C)  Their intellectual ability tends to decline with age. 
D)  They tend to commit more crimes. 
A)  They tend to be better adjusted. 
B)  They tend to have higher mortality rates. 
C)  Their intellectual ability tends to decline with age. 
D)  They tend to commit more crimes.

Question 9

The terms metacomponents and knowledge-acquisition components are best associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Galton. 
B)  Guilford. 
C)  Spearman. 
D)  Sternberg. 
A)  Galton. 
B)  Guilford. 
C)  Spearman. 
D)  Sternberg.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the stability of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence is generally stable from preschool through adulthood. 
B)  Intelligence is generally stable from childhood through adulthood. 
C)  Intelligence is generally stable through adulthood. 
D)  Intelligence is unstable from cradle to grave. 
A)  Intelligence is generally stable from preschool through adulthood. 
B)  Intelligence is generally stable from childhood through adulthood. 
C)  Intelligence is generally stable through adulthood. 
D)  Intelligence is unstable from cradle to grave.

Question 11

According to Horn,visual processing abilities

Accepted Answer

A)  are referred to as vulnerable abilities. 
B)  increase in acuity with age. 
C)  can be impaired by reading in dim light. 
D)  None of these 
A)  are referred to as vulnerable abilities. 
B)  increase in acuity with age. 
C)  can be impaired by reading in dim light. 
D)  None of these

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT included in Public Law 95-561 as criteria for giftedness?

Accepted Answer

A)  quick thinking 
B)  divergent thinking 
C)  leadership ability 
D)  mechanical ability 
A)  quick thinking 
B)  divergent thinking 
C)  leadership ability 
D)  mechanical ability

Question 13

For Jean Piaget,the process of cognitive development is thought to occur

Accepted Answer

A)  solely through maturation. 
B)  solely through learning. 
C)  solely through motivation. 
D)  None of these 
A)  solely through maturation. 
B)  solely through learning. 
C)  solely through motivation. 
D)  None of these

Question 14

A child is administered an IQ test at age 5 and another at age 10.The reported score at age 10 is much higher than the reported score at age 5.This may be because

Accepted Answer

A)  the child's IQ naturally unfolded with maturation. 
B)  the child is receiving an excellent education at school and at home. 
C)  the examiner used a different IQ test that assesses different abilities. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the child's IQ naturally unfolded with maturation. 
B)  the child is receiving an excellent education at school and at home. 
C)  the examiner used a different IQ test that assesses different abilities. 
D)  All of these

Question 15

McGrew and Flanagan based their definitions of many of the broad and narrow abilities on the writings of

Accepted Answer

A)  Thurstone. 
B)  Horn. 
C)  Cattell. 
D)  Carroll. 
A)  Thurstone. 
B)  Horn. 
C)  Cattell. 
D)  Carroll.

Question 16

Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence consisting of which two factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  general and specific intelligence 
B)  creative and fixed intelligence 
C)  long-term and short-term memory 
D)  learned and inherited intelligence 
A)  general and specific intelligence 
B)  creative and fixed intelligence 
C)  long-term and short-term memory 
D)  learned and inherited intelligence

Question 17

Binet believed that the primary purpose of an intelligence test was to assist the test user in the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  classification. 
B)  measurement. 
C)  prediction. 
D)  data collection. 
A)  classification. 
B)  measurement. 
C)  prediction. 
D)  data collection.

Question 18

Crystallized intelligence includes

Accepted Answer

A)  application of general knowledge. 
B)  nonverbal abilities. 
C)  sensory abilities. 
D)  All of these 
A)  application of general knowledge. 
B)  nonverbal abilities. 
C)  sensory abilities. 
D)  All of these

Question 19

In discussing the role of personality in the measured intelligence of infants,it is this term that comes to mind:

Accepted Answer

A)  "sensory ability" 
B)  "mood-related variables" 
C)  "temperament" 
D)  "alerting response" 
A)  "sensory ability" 
B)  "mood-related variables" 
C)  "temperament" 
D)  "alerting response"

Question 20

According to your text,which is TRUE of the CRUST?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a valid measure of intelligence for those in middle- to high-income groups. 
B)  It was developed as a tongue-in-cheek intelligence test for the culturally advantaged. 
C)  It can be used with members of minority groups as well as the majority group. 
D)  It was originally devised as a culture-free intelligence test for recent immigrants from Haiti. 
A)  It is a valid measure of intelligence for those in middle- to high-income groups. 
B)  It was developed as a tongue-in-cheek intelligence test for the culturally advantaged. 
C)  It can be used with members of minority groups as well as the majority group. 
D)  It was originally devised as a culture-free intelligence test for recent immigrants from Haiti.

What is the main difference between the factor analysts and traditional theorists with regard to theory derivation?

A child's IQ test score may be influenced by:

Who defined intelligence as "the degree of availability of one's experiences for the solution of present problems and the anticipation of future ones."

In Carroll's three-stratum model the second stratum is composed of

In the Chapter 9 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Barbara Pavlo reflected that she used tests

Which is NOT one of the principal elements in Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

Sternberg's notion of successful intelligence is based on the idea that

According to Terman's longitudinal research,which statement is TRUE of the gifted as a group?

The terms metacomponents and knowledge-acquisition components are best associated with:

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the stability of intelligence?

According to Horn,visual processing abilities

Which of the following is NOT included in Public Law 95-561 as criteria for giftedness?

For Jean Piaget,the process of cognitive development is thought to occur

A child is administered an IQ test at age 5 and another at age 10.The reported score at age 10 is much higher than the reported score at age 5.This may be because

McGrew and Flanagan based their definitions of many of the broad and narrow abilities on the writings of

Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence consisting of which two factors?

Binet believed that the primary purpose of an intelligence test was to assist the test user in the process of

Crystallized intelligence includes

In discussing the role of personality in the measured intelligence of infants,it is this term that comes to mind:

According to your text,which is TRUE of the CRUST?

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Exam 9: Intelligence and Its Measurement

What is the main difference between the factor analysts and traditional theorists with regard to theory derivation?

A child's IQ test score may be influenced by:

Who defined intelligence as "the degree of availability of one's experiences for the solution of present problems and the anticipation of future ones."

In Carroll's three-stratum model the second stratum is composed of

In the Chapter 9 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Barbara Pavlo reflected that she used tests

Which is NOT one of the principal elements in Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

Sternberg's notion of successful intelligence is based on the idea that

According to Terman's longitudinal research,which statement is TRUE of the gifted as a group?

The terms metacomponents and knowledge-acquisition components are best associated with:

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the stability of intelligence?

According to Horn,visual processing abilities

Which of the following is NOT included in Public Law 95-561 as criteria for giftedness?

For Jean Piaget,the process of cognitive development is thought to occur

A child is administered an IQ test at age 5 and another at age 10.The reported score at age 10 is much higher than the reported score at age 5.This may be because

McGrew and Flanagan based their definitions of many of the broad and narrow abilities on the writings of

Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence consisting of which two factors?

Binet believed that the primary purpose of an intelligence test was to assist the test user in the process of

Crystallized intelligence includes

In discussing the role of personality in the measured intelligence of infants,it is this term that comes to mind:

According to your text,which is TRUE of the CRUST?

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Tests of Intelligence

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: An Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

Filters