Question 1

In The Bell Curve,Herrnstein and Murray argued that:

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A)  intelligence is a product of nurture alone. 
B)  intelligence is a product of environmental differences alone. 
C)  the IQ gap between Caucasians and African Americans reflects genetically based differences in intelligence. 
D)  both environmental factors and nurture do not play any role in the IQ gap between Caucasians and African Americans. 
A)  intelligence is a product of nurture alone. 
B)  intelligence is a product of environmental differences alone. 
C)  the IQ gap between Caucasians and African Americans reflects genetically based differences in intelligence. 
D)  both environmental factors and nurture do not play any role in the IQ gap between Caucasians and African Americans.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about Herrnstein and Murray's arguments in The Bell Curve?

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A)  Whites score lower than blacks on traditional IQ tests when socioeconomic status (SES)is taken into account. 
B)  An analysis of IQ differences between whites and blacks demonstrated that there were basic genetic differences between the two races. 
C)  Middle- and upper-SES blacks score higher than middle- and upper-SES whites. 
D)  Intelligence differences between blacks and whites can be attributed to environmental differences alone. 
A)  Whites score lower than blacks on traditional IQ tests when socioeconomic status (SES)is taken into account. 
B)  An analysis of IQ differences between whites and blacks demonstrated that there were basic genetic differences between the two races. 
C)  Middle- and upper-SES blacks score higher than middle- and upper-SES whites. 
D)  Intelligence differences between blacks and whites can be attributed to environmental differences alone.

Question 3

Describe in as much detail as you can the mental representation of objects and categories.Provide illustrative examples where appropriate.

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Students' examples may vary.The answer s

Question 4

Which of the following statements best expresses the nature of mental images?

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A)  They are binary in format. 
B)  They are always auditory in format. 
C)  They may be produced by any sensory modality. 
D)  They are linguistic. 
A)  They are binary in format. 
B)  They are always auditory in format. 
C)  They may be produced by any sensory modality. 
D)  They are linguistic.

Question 5

Gardner's proposes that there are eight distinct spheres of intelligence.

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theory of

Question 6

When people are asked which is more common,death by homicide or death by stroke,they often choose homicide because they hear more about murders than they do about strokes.In this instance,people are led astray in their judgments by:

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A)  the representativeness heuristic. 
B)  stereotypic bias. 
C)  confirmation bias. 
D)  the availability heuristic. 
A)  the representativeness heuristic. 
B)  stereotypic bias. 
C)  confirmation bias. 
D)  the availability heuristic.

Question 7

Bodily kinesthetic intelligence refers to skills:

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A)  in problem solving,scientific thinking,logical thinking,and interacting with others. 
B)  in using the whole body or various portions of it in the solution of problems. 
C)  involving spatial configurations. 
D)  involved in the production and use of language. 
A)  in problem solving,scientific thinking,logical thinking,and interacting with others. 
B)  in using the whole body or various portions of it in the solution of problems. 
C)  involving spatial configurations. 
D)  involved in the production and use of language.

Question 8

_____ is the process by which information is used to draw conclusions and make decisions.

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A)  Reasoning 
B)  Negotiating 
C)  Predicting 
D)  Conceptualizing 
A)  Reasoning 
B)  Negotiating 
C)  Predicting 
D)  Conceptualizing

Question 9

A rule that guarantees the solution to a problem when it is correctly applied is termed as a(n):

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A)  heuristic. 
B)  algorithm. 
C)  premise. 
D)  syllogism. 
A)  heuristic. 
B)  algorithm. 
C)  premise. 
D)  syllogism.

Question 10

The theory that language acquisition follows the principles of reinforcement and conditioning is known as the _____ approach.

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A)  learning-theory 
B)  nativist 
C)  interactionist 
D)  prescriptive 
A)  learning-theory 
B)  nativist 
C)  interactionist 
D)  prescriptive

Question 11

Which of the following is true of creativity?

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A)  One factor that is closely related to creativity is intelligence. 
B)  Traditional tests are a good way to gauge an individual's creativity. 
C)  Highly creative individuals show signs of convergent thinking. 
D)  Cognitive complexity is an important aspect of creativity. 
A)  One factor that is closely related to creativity is intelligence. 
B)  Traditional tests are a good way to gauge an individual's creativity. 
C)  Highly creative individuals show signs of convergent thinking. 
D)  Cognitive complexity is an important aspect of creativity.

Question 12

Outline Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.Make sure to list and describe each of the types Gardner argues for and provide an example to illustrate the construct.

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This theory proposes that there are eigh

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE of algorithms?

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A)  In cases where heuristics are not available,we may use algorithms. 
B)  Even if it is applied appropriately,an algorithm cannot guarantee a solution to a problem. 
C)  Algorithms may sometimes lead to errors. 
D)  We can use an algorithm even if we cannot understand why it works. 
A)  In cases where heuristics are not available,we may use algorithms. 
B)  Even if it is applied appropriately,an algorithm cannot guarantee a solution to a problem. 
C)  Algorithms may sometimes lead to errors. 
D)  We can use an algorithm even if we cannot understand why it works.

Question 14

_____ intelligence is the field that examines how to use technology to imitate the outcome of human thinking,problem solving,and creative activities.

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A)  Artificial 
B)  Bodily-kinesthetic 
C)  Spatial 
D)  Existential 
A)  Artificial 
B)  Bodily-kinesthetic 
C)  Spatial 
D)  Existential

Question 15

Knowledge of the internal aspects of oneself is termed as _____.

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A)  naturalistic intelligence 
B)  interpersonal intelligence 
C)  intrapersonal intelligence 
D)  spatial intelligence 
A)  naturalistic intelligence 
B)  interpersonal intelligence 
C)  intrapersonal intelligence 
D)  spatial intelligence

Question 16

Laverne's scores on different parts of an IQ test are very different from one another.Laverne's profile of scores on the test:

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A)  contradicts the view of intelligence offered by early psychologists. 
B)  supports the view of intelligence offered by early psychologists. 
C)  contradicts the view of intelligence offered by contemporary psychologists. 
D)  supports the g-factor theory of mental ability. 
A)  contradicts the view of intelligence offered by early psychologists. 
B)  supports the view of intelligence offered by early psychologists. 
C)  contradicts the view of intelligence offered by contemporary psychologists. 
D)  supports the g-factor theory of mental ability.

Question 17

A political science professor attempts to facilitate her students' completion of a term paper assignment by requiring to first submit a topic statement,then a list of references,then a draft of the introduction,then,finally,the completed paper.The professor is encouraging her students to use the problem-solving strategy of:

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A)  forming subgoals. 
B)  working backward. 
C)  means-ends analysis. 
D)  trial and error. 
A)  forming subgoals. 
B)  working backward. 
C)  means-ends analysis. 
D)  trial and error.

Question 18

"Every time I take it,it tells me something different!" complains your friend,turning away from the online personality quiz she just completed.Your friend is complaining about the test's .

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The answer of "Every time I take it,it tells me...

Question 19

Jody is completing a test in which she has to name as many state capitals as she can in one minute;Alex is trying to complete analogies between pairs of abstract diagrams.Jody is taking a test of _____,whereas Alex,a test of _____.

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A)  fluid intelligence;crystallized intelligence 
B)  fluid intelligence;fluid intelligence as well 
C)  crystallized intelligence;crystallized intelligence as well 
D)  crystallized intelligence;fluid intelligence 
A)  fluid intelligence;crystallized intelligence 
B)  fluid intelligence;fluid intelligence as well 
C)  crystallized intelligence;crystallized intelligence as well 
D)  crystallized intelligence;fluid intelligence

Question 20

_____ problems require the problem solver to rearrange or recombine elements in a way that will satisfy a certain criterion.

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A)  Arrangement 
B)  Inducing structure 
C)  Transformation 
D)  Prescriptive 
A)  Arrangement 
B)  Inducing structure 
C)  Transformation 
D)  Prescriptive

In The Bell Curve,Herrnstein and Murray argued that:

Which of the following statements is true about Herrnstein and Murray's arguments in The Bell Curve?

Describe in as much detail as you can the mental representation of objects and categories.Provide illustrative examples where appropriate.

Which of the following statements best expresses the nature of mental images?

Gardner's proposes that there are eight distinct spheres of intelligence.

When people are asked which is more common,death by homicide or death by stroke,they often choose homicide because they hear more about murders than they do about strokes.In this instance,people are led astray in their judgments by:

Bodily kinesthetic intelligence refers to skills:

_____ is the process by which information is used to draw conclusions and make decisions.

A rule that guarantees the solution to a problem when it is correctly applied is termed as a(n):

The theory that language acquisition follows the principles of reinforcement and conditioning is known as the _____ approach.

Which of the following is true of creativity?

Outline Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.Make sure to list and describe each of the types Gardner argues for and provide an example to illustrate the construct.

Which of the following is TRUE of algorithms?

_____ intelligence is the field that examines how to use technology to imitate the outcome of human thinking,problem solving,and creative activities.

Knowledge of the internal aspects of oneself is termed as _____.

Laverne's scores on different parts of an IQ test are very different from one another.Laverne's profile of scores on the test:

"Every time I take it,it tells me something different!" complains your friend,turning away from the online personality quiz she just completed.Your friend is complaining about the test's .

Jody is completing a test in which she has to name as many state capitals as she can in one minute;Alex is trying to complete analogies between pairs of abstract diagrams.Jody is taking a test of _,whereas Alex,a test of _.

_____ problems require the problem solver to rearrange or recombine elements in a way that will satisfy a certain criterion.

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Exam 7: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

In The Bell Curve,Herrnstein and Murray argued that:

Which of the following statements is true about Herrnstein and Murray's arguments in The Bell Curve?

Describe in as much detail as you can the mental representation of objects and categories.Provide illustrative examples where appropriate.

Which of the following statements best expresses the nature of mental images?

Gardner's proposes that there are eight distinct spheres of intelligence.

When people are asked which is more common,death by homicide or death by stroke,they often choose homicide because they hear more about murders than they do about strokes.In this instance,people are led astray in their judgments by:

Bodily kinesthetic intelligence refers to skills:

_____ is the process by which information is used to draw conclusions and make decisions.

A rule that guarantees the solution to a problem when it is correctly applied is termed as a(n):

The theory that language acquisition follows the principles of reinforcement and conditioning is known as the _____ approach.

Which of the following is true of creativity?

Outline Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.Make sure to list and describe each of the types Gardner argues for and provide an example to illustrate the construct.

Which of the following is TRUE of algorithms?

_____ intelligence is the field that examines how to use technology to imitate the outcome of human thinking,problem solving,and creative activities.

Knowledge of the internal aspects of oneself is termed as _____.

Laverne's scores on different parts of an IQ test are very different from one another.Laverne's profile of scores on the test:

"Every time I take it,it tells me something different!" complains your friend,turning away from the online personality quiz she just completed.Your friend is complaining about the test's .

Jody is completing a test in which she has to name as many state capitals as she can in one minute;Alex is trying to complete analogies between pairs of abstract diagrams.Jody is taking a test of _____,whereas Alex,a test of _____.

_____ problems require the problem solver to rearrange or recombine elements in a way that will satisfy a certain criterion.

Introduction to Psychology

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Motivation and Emotion

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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Jody is completing a test in which she has to name as many state capitals as she can in one minute;Alex is trying to complete analogies between pairs of abstract diagrams.Jody is taking a test of _,whereas Alex,a test of _.