Question 1

The ability to create an infinite number of sentences from a finite set of words and rules refers to the _______ of language.

Accepted Answer

A)  morphology 
B)  generative property 
C)  syntactical property 
D)  semantics 
A)  morphology 
B)  generative property 
C)  syntactical property 
D)  semantics

Question 2

The idea of test standardization means that

Accepted Answer

A)  the test measures what it is intended to measure. 
B)  there is no ambiguity when determining the correct answer on a test. 
C)  an individual's score is compared with larger groups of people who have taken that test. 
D)  the test is given in the same way to every person taking the test. 
A)  the test measures what it is intended to measure. 
B)  there is no ambiguity when determining the correct answer on a test. 
C)  an individual's score is compared with larger groups of people who have taken that test. 
D)  the test is given in the same way to every person taking the test.

Question 3

Which of the following most accurately depicts crystallized intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to combine syntax and grammar to solve word problems. 
B)  The ability to learn vicariously from others to solve novel problems. 
C)  The ability to use new information quickly to devise problem-solving strategies. 
D)  The ability to used previous knowledge to solve familiar problems. 
A)  The ability to combine syntax and grammar to solve word problems. 
B)  The ability to learn vicariously from others to solve novel problems. 
C)  The ability to use new information quickly to devise problem-solving strategies. 
D)  The ability to used previous knowledge to solve familiar problems.

Question 4

John's psychology class took a test on Friday.On the following Friday,the class was asked to take the same test again.The professor was determining the _______ of the test.

Accepted Answer

A)  validity 
B)  readability 
C)  reliability 
D)  comprehension 
A)  validity 
B)  readability 
C)  reliability 
D)  comprehension

Question 5

The basic units of thinking are called

Accepted Answer

A)  engrams. 
B)  behaviors. 
C)  neurons. 
D)  concepts. 
A)  engrams. 
B)  behaviors. 
C)  neurons. 
D)  concepts.

Question 6

You make your famous strawberry banana daiquiris for a gathering of your best friends.You use a recipe to ensure the correct combination of ingredients.Which approach to problem solving was used in this example?

Accepted Answer

A)  trial-and-error 
B)  heuristics 
C)  expert systems 
D)  an algorithm 
A)  trial-and-error 
B)  heuristics 
C)  expert systems 
D)  an algorithm

Question 7

The presence of two or more characteristics at the same time defines a disjunctive concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When a test is given to a large group of individuals varying in age,sex,background,and so on to form a basis for interpreting an individual's score,the group is referred to as the _______ sample.

Accepted Answer

A)  standardization 
B)  validity 
C)  affirmative 
D)  normative 
A)  standardization 
B)  validity 
C)  affirmative 
D)  normative

Question 9

Loosely organized and unconventional thinking is known as convergent thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that thoughts are limited by the availability of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ability to process information quickly and devise strategies for dealing with novel problems is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  generativity. 
B)  g. 
C)  crystallized intelligence. 
D)  fluid intelligence. 
A)  generativity. 
B)  g. 
C)  crystallized intelligence. 
D)  fluid intelligence.

Question 12

When you use the knowledge you gained in elementary mathematics to balance your checkbook,what kind of intelligence are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid 
B)  surface 
C)  convergent 
D)  crystallized 
A)  fluid 
B)  surface 
C)  convergent 
D)  crystallized

Question 13

Cognition is both an active and useful process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Several efforts have been made to teach apes human language.Although there have been varying degrees of success,the main issue seems to be whether apes

Accepted Answer

A)  have the anatomy for speech. 
B)  have the intelligence for speech. 
C)  can generate new combinations of language. 
D)  can be taught American Sign Language. 
A)  have the anatomy for speech. 
B)  have the intelligence for speech. 
C)  can generate new combinations of language. 
D)  can be taught American Sign Language.

Question 15

Which of the following best depicts the meaning of the surface structure of language?

Accepted Answer

A)  the grammatical syntax 
B)  the spoken word 
C)  the statement's meaning 
D)  the language in use 
A)  the grammatical syntax 
B)  the spoken word 
C)  the statement's meaning 
D)  the language in use

Question 16

High school students taking the SAT on the east coast are read the exact same instructions and given the exact same amount of time to complete the SAT as students on the west coast.This feature of administering the same test in the same manner at different locations is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  standardization. 
B)  verification. 
C)  syndication. 
D)  translocution. 
A)  standardization. 
B)  verification. 
C)  syndication. 
D)  translocution.

Question 17

Regarding intelligence,______ intelligence tends to improve with age.

Accepted Answer

A)  crystallized 
B)  generative 
C)  fluid 
D)  contextual 
A)  crystallized 
B)  generative 
C)  fluid 
D)  contextual

Question 18

Inferential reasoning involves reaching a conclusion using only the information readily available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In Rosch's study of the ability of the subjects from the Dani tribe to learn names of colors,she found evidence that some color concepts

Accepted Answer

A)  are learned through heuristics. 
B)  share common attributes. 
C)  can be described by shapes. 
D)  are better prototypes than others. 
A)  are learned through heuristics. 
B)  share common attributes. 
C)  can be described by shapes. 
D)  are better prototypes than others.

Question 20

Suppose you were given a comprehension intelligence test,but you realized while taking the test that it was not measuring intelligence,just reading speed.Afterwards,you did not feel that the test measured what it was intended to measure.In other words,you felt that the test was not

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized. 
B)  valid. 
C)  reliable. 
D)  normative. 
A)  standardized. 
B)  valid. 
C)  reliable. 
D)  normative.

The ability to create an infinite number of sentences from a finite set of words and rules refers to the _______ of language.

The idea of test standardization means that

Which of the following most accurately depicts crystallized intelligence?

John's psychology class took a test on Friday.On the following Friday,the class was asked to take the same test again.The professor was determining the _______ of the test.

The basic units of thinking are called

You make your famous strawberry banana daiquiris for a gathering of your best friends.You use a recipe to ensure the correct combination of ingredients.Which approach to problem solving was used in this example?

The presence of two or more characteristics at the same time defines a disjunctive concept.

When a test is given to a large group of individuals varying in age,sex,background,and so on to form a basis for interpreting an individual's score,the group is referred to as the _______ sample.

Loosely organized and unconventional thinking is known as convergent thinking.

The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that thoughts are limited by the availability of language.

The ability to process information quickly and devise strategies for dealing with novel problems is known as

When you use the knowledge you gained in elementary mathematics to balance your checkbook,what kind of intelligence are you using?

Cognition is both an active and useful process.

Several efforts have been made to teach apes human language.Although there have been varying degrees of success,the main issue seems to be whether apes

Which of the following best depicts the meaning of the surface structure of language?

High school students taking the SAT on the east coast are read the exact same instructions and given the exact same amount of time to complete the SAT as students on the west coast.This feature of administering the same test in the same manner at different locations is known as

Regarding intelligence,______ intelligence tends to improve with age.

Inferential reasoning involves reaching a conclusion using only the information readily available.

In Rosch's study of the ability of the subjects from the Dani tribe to learn names of colors,she found evidence that some color concepts

Suppose you were given a comprehension intelligence test,but you realized while taking the test that it was not measuring intelligence,just reading speed.Afterwards,you did not feel that the test measured what it was intended to measure.In other words,you felt that the test was not

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Exam 9: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

The ability to create an infinite number of sentences from a finite set of words and rules refers to the _______ of language.

The idea of test standardization means that

Which of the following most accurately depicts crystallized intelligence?

John's psychology class took a test on Friday.On the following Friday,the class was asked to take the same test again.The professor was determining the _______ of the test.

The basic units of thinking are called

You make your famous strawberry banana daiquiris for a gathering of your best friends.You use a recipe to ensure the correct combination of ingredients.Which approach to problem solving was used in this example?

The presence of two or more characteristics at the same time defines a disjunctive concept.

When a test is given to a large group of individuals varying in age,sex,background,and so on to form a basis for interpreting an individual's score,the group is referred to as the _______ sample.

Loosely organized and unconventional thinking is known as convergent thinking.

The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that thoughts are limited by the availability of language.

The ability to process information quickly and devise strategies for dealing with novel problems is known as

When you use the knowledge you gained in elementary mathematics to balance your checkbook,what kind of intelligence are you using?

Cognition is both an active and useful process.

Several efforts have been made to teach apes human language.Although there have been varying degrees of success,the main issue seems to be whether apes

Which of the following best depicts the meaning of the surface structure of language?

High school students taking the SAT on the east coast are read the exact same instructions and given the exact same amount of time to complete the SAT as students on the west coast.This feature of administering the same test in the same manner at different locations is known as

Regarding intelligence,______ intelligence tends to improve with age.

Inferential reasoning involves reaching a conclusion using only the information readily available.

In Rosch's study of the ability of the subjects from the Dani tribe to learn names of colors,she found evidence that some color concepts

Suppose you were given a comprehension intelligence test,but you realized while taking the test that it was not measuring intelligence,just reading speed.Afterwards,you did not feel that the test measured what it was intended to measure.In other words,you felt that the test was not

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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