Question 1

Regarding the SAT Reasoning Test,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The SAT Reasoning Test was designed to predict a person's chances of success in college. 
B) The SAT Reasoning Test measures aptitudes for language,math,and reasoning. 
C) The SAT Reasoning Test must be given to a single person at a time by a trained specialist. 
D) The SAT Reasoning Test can be used to estimate general intelligence. 
A) The SAT Reasoning Test was designed to predict a person's chances of success in college. 
B) The SAT Reasoning Test measures aptitudes for language,math,and reasoning. 
C) The SAT Reasoning Test must be given to a single person at a time by a trained specialist. 
D) The SAT Reasoning Test can be used to estimate general intelligence.

Question 2

Alfred Binet is best known for

Accepted Answer

A) conducting a longitudinal study of the gifted. 
B) developing the first useful individual test of intelligence. 
C) developing the first culture-fair test of intelligence. 
D) developing a broader view of intelligence that includes eight different kinds of intelligence. 
A) conducting a longitudinal study of the gifted. 
B) developing the first useful individual test of intelligence. 
C) developing the first culture-fair test of intelligence. 
D) developing a broader view of intelligence that includes eight different kinds of intelligence.

Question 3

Which psychologist followed 1,500 California children with IQs above 140 from the time they were in elementary school through adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) David Wechsler 
B) Alfred Binet 
C) Howard Gardner 
D) Lewis Terman 
A) David Wechsler 
B) Alfred Binet 
C) Howard Gardner 
D) Lewis Terman

Question 4

One explanation for the extraordinary performances of people with savant syndrome is that an area of the brain is damaged,freeing the person from the "distractions" of language,concepts,and higher­level thoughts.This area of the brain that is theorized to be damaged in persons with savant syndrome is the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One explanation for the extraordinary performances of...

Question 5

Most of the successful gifted in Terman's study

Accepted Answer

A) were the ones that had the lowest IQ (140 IQ)of the gifted subjects in the study. 
B) were the ones that had the highest IQ (above 180 IQ)of the gifted subjects in the study. 
C) were the most introverted in the gifted group. 
D) had educated parents who taught them to value learning. 
A) were the ones that had the lowest IQ (140 IQ)of the gifted subjects in the study. 
B) were the ones that had the highest IQ (above 180 IQ)of the gifted subjects in the study. 
C) were the most introverted in the gifted group. 
D) had educated parents who taught them to value learning.

Question 6

The relationship (correlation)between IQ scores and school grades is

Accepted Answer

A) too variable to be of much importance. 
B) very low. 
C) about .50. 
D) about .25. 
A) too variable to be of much importance. 
B) very low. 
C) about .50. 
D) about .25.

Question 7

Compared to the relatively unsuccessful intellectually gifted in Terman's study,the successful ones were

Accepted Answer

A) more verbal. 
B) more persistent. 
C) better adjusted. 
D) more mature. 
A) more verbal. 
B) more persistent. 
C) better adjusted. 
D) more mature.

Question 8

Regarding genetic causes of intellectual disabilities,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Down syndrome children have an extra X chromosome in the 23rd pair. 
B) Although Down syndrome is genetic,it is not usually hereditary,that is it doesn't "run in the family." 
C) Children with PKU (phenylketonuria)have an inherited inability to control a destructive chemical that builds up in their bodies. 
D) Individuals with Down syndrome have almond-shaped eyes,a slightly protruding tongue,a stocky build,and stubby hands with deeply creased palms. 
A) Down syndrome children have an extra X chromosome in the 23rd pair. 
B) Although Down syndrome is genetic,it is not usually hereditary,that is it doesn't "run in the family." 
C) Children with PKU (phenylketonuria)have an inherited inability to control a destructive chemical that builds up in their bodies. 
D) Individuals with Down syndrome have almond-shaped eyes,a slightly protruding tongue,a stocky build,and stubby hands with deeply creased palms.

Question 9

An intellectual disability is defined as having an IQ score of approximately 70 or below and a significant difficulty with abilities,such as dressing,eating,communicating,shopping,or working,which are called _______ behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An intellectual disability is defined as having...

Question 10

Alfred Binet's test was revised for use in North America and renamed the Stanford-Binet test in 1916 by

Accepted Answer

A) Robert Sternberg. 
B) David Wechsler. 
C) Howard Gardner. 
D) Lewis Terman. 
A) Robert Sternberg. 
B) David Wechsler. 
C) Howard Gardner. 
D) Lewis Terman.

Question 11

The core of intelligence consists of general mental abilities in the areas of reasoning,problem-solving,knowledge, memory,and successful adaptation to one's surroundings,which is called

Accepted Answer

A) the g-factor. 
B) creative aptitude. 
C) performance intelligence. 
D) the beta factor. 
A) the g-factor. 
B) creative aptitude. 
C) performance intelligence. 
D) the beta factor.

Question 12

If Suke's intelligence quotient is 85,we know that

Accepted Answer

A) her chronological age is greater than her mental age. 
B) a mathematical error was made in calculating Suke's IQ. 
C) her raw score is 85 out of the standard 100 questions. 
D) her mental age is greater than her chronological age. 
A) her chronological age is greater than her mental age. 
B) a mathematical error was made in calculating Suke's IQ. 
C) her raw score is 85 out of the standard 100 questions. 
D) her mental age is greater than her chronological age.

Question 13

Abe has an IQ of 60 with both his older brother and sister also being diagnosed with a mild intellectual disability.Abe and his sibling come from a very poor household where nutrition,intellectual stimulation,medical care,and emotional support are inadequate.Abe and his siblings most likely have intellectual disabilities that have a(n) __________ cause.

Accepted Answer

A) organic 
B) teratogenic 
C) familial 
D) metabolic 
A) organic 
B) teratogenic 
C) familial 
D) metabolic

Question 14

Kaye has a mild intellectual disability,but shows no signs of birth injuries,fetal damage,or genetic abnormalities.However,she was born into an impoverished family environment.This means that she most likely has which type of intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A) organic 
B) teratogenic 
C) familial 
D) metabolic 
A) organic 
B) teratogenic 
C) familial 
D) metabolic

Question 15

Alfred Binet's intelligence test was revised for use in North America and renamed the Stanford-Binet test in 1916 by psychologist _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alfred Binet's intelligence test was revised for...

Question 16

If one psychologist administers a test simultaneously to several people with minimal supervision,it must be a(n) __________ test.

Accepted Answer

A) projective 
B) performance 
C) group 
D) individual 
A) projective 
B) performance 
C) group 
D) individual

Question 17

A 12-year-old child with an IQ of 100 would have a mental age of

Accepted Answer

A) 100. 
B) 12. 
C) 120. 
D) 10. 
A) 100. 
B) 12. 
C) 120. 
D) 10.

Question 18

Miriam would be described as an excellent problem-solver,who acts purposely and adapts well to changes in her surroundings.According to this module,Miriam is

Accepted Answer

A) exhibiting the fluency aspect of creative thinking. 
B) exhibiting the ability to use heuristics in thinking. 
C) intelligent. 
D) intuitive. 
A) exhibiting the fluency aspect of creative thinking. 
B) exhibiting the ability to use heuristics in thinking. 
C) intelligent. 
D) intuitive.

Question 19

Cooperation,the showing of kindness,a good memory,and an early talent in music or art may be a sign of

Accepted Answer

A) giftedness in young children. 
B) extroversion in young children. 
C) the effects of a secure attachment on children. 
D) the savant syndrome in young children. 
A) giftedness in young children. 
B) extroversion in young children. 
C) the effects of a secure attachment on children. 
D) the savant syndrome in young children.

Question 20

Regarding the Wechsler tests,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The Wechsler scales yield a single overall IQ. 
B) The Wechsler scales do not have a version suitable for children. 
C) The Wechsler scales yield separate scores for performance intelligence and verbal intelligence. 
D) The WAIS-IV is designed specifically for testing the intelligence of adults. 
A) The Wechsler scales yield a single overall IQ. 
B) The Wechsler scales do not have a version suitable for children. 
C) The Wechsler scales yield separate scores for performance intelligence and verbal intelligence. 
D) The WAIS-IV is designed specifically for testing the intelligence of adults.

Exam 40: Cognition and Intelligence: Intelligence

Regarding the SAT Reasoning Test,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Alfred Binet is best known for

Which psychologist followed 1,500 California children with IQs above 140 from the time they were in elementary school through adulthood?

Most of the successful gifted in Terman's study

The relationship (correlation)between IQ scores and school grades is

Compared to the relatively unsuccessful intellectually gifted in Terman's study,the successful ones were

Regarding genetic causes of intellectual disabilities,which of the following statements is FALSE?

An intellectual disability is defined as having an IQ score of approximately 70 or below and a significant difficulty with abilities,such as dressing,eating,communicating,shopping,or working,which are called _______ behaviors.

Alfred Binet's test was revised for use in North America and renamed the Stanford-Binet test in 1916 by

The core of intelligence consists of general mental abilities in the areas of reasoning,problem-solving,knowledge, memory,and successful adaptation to one's surroundings,which is called

If Suke's intelligence quotient is 85,we know that

Kaye has a mild intellectual disability,but shows no signs of birth injuries,fetal damage,or genetic abnormalities.However,she was born into an impoverished family environment.This means that she most likely has which type of intellectual disability?

Alfred Binet's intelligence test was revised for use in North America and renamed the Stanford-Binet test in 1916 by psychologist _______.

If one psychologist administers a test simultaneously to several people with minimal supervision,it must be a(n) __________ test.

A 12-year-old child with an IQ of 100 would have a mental age of

Miriam would be described as an excellent problem-solver,who acts purposely and adapts well to changes in her surroundings.According to this module,Miriam is

Cooperation,the showing of kindness,a good memory,and an early talent in music or art may be a sign of

Regarding the Wechsler tests,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Introduction

How to Study Psychology

Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Introducing Psychology: Psychology Then and Now

Introducing Psychology: the Psychology Experiment

Introducing Psychology: Non-Experimental Research Methods

Psychology in Action: Thinking Critically About the Media

Brain and Behavior: Neurons and the Nervous System

Brain and Behavior: Brain Research

Brain and Behavior: Hemispheres and Lobes of the Cortex

Brain and Behavior: Sub-Cortex and Endocrine System

Psychology in Action: Handedness

Human Development: Heredity and Environment

Human Development: Emotional and Social Development in Childhood

Human Development: Language and Cognitive Development in Childhood

Human Development: Adolescence and Adulthood

Psychology in Action: Well-Being and Happiness

Sensation and Perception: Sensory Processes

Sensation and Perception: Vision

Sensation and Perception: The Other Senses

Sensation and Perception: Perceptual Processes

Sensation and Perception: Perception and Objectivity

Psychology in Action: Extrasensory Perception

Consciousness: States of Consciousness

Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams

Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs

Psychology in Action: Exploring and Using Dreams

Conditioning and Learning: Types of Learning

Conditioning and Learning: Classical Conditioning

Conditioning and Learning: Operant Conditioning

Conditioning and Learning: Reinforcement and Punishment

Psychology in Action: Behavioral Self-Management

Memory: Memory Systems

Memory: Forgetting

Memory: Exceptional Memory and Improving Memory

Psychology in Action: Mnemonics

Cognition and Intelligence: Imagery, Concepts, and Language

Cognition and Intelligence: Problem Solving

Cognition and Intelligence: Creative Thinking and Intuition

Psychology in Action: Enhancing Creativity

Motivation and Emotion: Overview of Motives and Emotions

Motivation and Emotion: Motivation in Detail

Motivation and Emotion: Emotion in Detail

Psychology in Action: Emotional Intelligence

Human Sexuality: Sexual Development and Orientation

Human Sexuality: Gender Development, Androgyny, and Gender Variance

Human Sexuality: Sexual Behavior, Response, and Attitudes

Psychology in Action: Sexual Problems

Personality: Overview of Personality

Personality: Trait Theories

Personality: Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Theories

Personality: Behavioral and Social Learning Theories

Psychology in Action: Understanding Shyness

Health, Stress, and Coping: Health Psychology

Health, Stress, and Coping: Stress, Frustration, and Conflict

Health, Stress, and Coping: Defenses, Helplessness, and Depression

Health, Stress, and Coping: Stress and Health

Psychology in Action: Stress Management

Psychological Disorders: Normality and Psychopathology

Psychological Disorders: Psychosis, Delusional Disorders, and Schizophrenia

Psychological Disorders: Mood Disorders