Question 1

Divergent thinking requires individuals to:

Accepted Answer

A)  narrow down possibilities. 
B)  break mental sets. 
C)  be conventional. 
D)  come up with the correct solution. 
A)  narrow down possibilities. 
B)  break mental sets. 
C)  be conventional. 
D)  come up with the correct solution.

Question 2

"Flying airplanes can be dangerous" has two distinct meanings: (1)Piloting airplanes can be dangerous,and (2)Airplanes can be dangerous when they are flying.In other words,this one sentence has two distinct

Accepted Answer

A)  surface structures. 
B)  morphological structures. 
C)  deep structures. 
D)  phonological structures. 
A)  surface structures. 
B)  morphological structures. 
C)  deep structures. 
D)  phonological structures.

Question 3

Fluid intelligence tests have revealed an average increase in scores of 20 points per generation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The prevailing theory on what is "g" is that people with high g have a greater ability to form ____________ in the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The prevailing theory on what is "g"...

Question 5

If Denise has a mental age of 8 and she is 8 years old,then Denise's ratio IQ would equal:

Accepted Answer

A)  70. 
B)  110. 
C)  100. 
D)  80. 
A)  70. 
B)  110. 
C)  100. 
D)  80.

Question 6

The question,"How are an apple and a grapefruit alike?" could represent a question from the ____________ test of the WAIS-R.

Accepted Answer

A)  vocabulary 
B)  comprehension 
C)  information 
D)  similarities 
A)  vocabulary 
B)  comprehension 
C)  information 
D)  similarities

Question 7

Researchers have observed that the MOST significant rise in intelligence scores is in the area of:

Accepted Answer

A)  crystallized intelligence. 
B)  fluid intelligence. 
C)  tacit intelligence. 
D)  linguistic intelligence. 
A)  crystallized intelligence. 
B)  fluid intelligence. 
C)  tacit intelligence. 
D)  linguistic intelligence.

Question 8

In computer chess,some programs are written to maximize protection of the queen.Moves are then generated to meet this objective but do not necessarily win the game.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  an algorithm. 
B)  trial-and-error problem solving. 
C)  a mental set. 
D)  a heuristic. 
A)  an algorithm. 
B)  trial-and-error problem solving. 
C)  a mental set. 
D)  a heuristic.

Question 9

The sounds "m" and "b" are examples of morphemes in the English language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An intelligence score that is based on comparisons with other individuals' scores is called a ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An intelligence score that is based on...

Question 11

When cognitive psychologists say,"cognition is active," they mean that we:

Accepted Answer

A)  receive information and actively change,keep,and use it. 
B)  are in a state of alert arousal. 
C)  can actively select what information enters our senses. 
D)  are not subject to environmental influences. 
A)  receive information and actively change,keep,and use it. 
B)  are in a state of alert arousal. 
C)  can actively select what information enters our senses. 
D)  are not subject to environmental influences.

Question 12

Superordinate concepts have a medium degree of inclusiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Of the following,traditional intelligence tests are BEST at predicting

Accepted Answer

A)  success in school. 
B)  success in life. 
C)  the type of career you should pursue. 
D)  practical common sense. 
A)  success in school. 
B)  success in life. 
C)  the type of career you should pursue. 
D)  practical common sense.

Question 14

Which of the following demonstrates the order in which children develop language?

Accepted Answer

A)  morphemes,phonemes,syntax 
B)  phonemes,morphemes,syntax 
C)  syntax,morphemes,phonemes 
D)  syntax,phonemes,morphemes 
A)  morphemes,phonemes,syntax 
B)  phonemes,morphemes,syntax 
C)  syntax,morphemes,phonemes 
D)  syntax,phonemes,morphemes

Question 15

Language is a highly efficient system in which we produce language from a set of elements and rules combining them into speech.This is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  vocalization property of language. 
B)  semantic content of language. 
C)  speech content of language. 
D)  generative property of language. 
A)  vocalization property of language. 
B)  semantic content of language. 
C)  speech content of language. 
D)  generative property of language.

Question 16

In Terman's longitudinal study of 1,500 gifted children,Terman observed that,compared with average individuals,gifted individuals:

Accepted Answer

A)  had high-paying jobs but were lonely and unhappy. 
B)  were no more successful but were happier. 
C)  were no different than average individuals. 
D)  were more successful and healthier. 
A)  had high-paying jobs but were lonely and unhappy. 
B)  were no more successful but were happier. 
C)  were no different than average individuals. 
D)  were more successful and healthier.

Question 17

From 1973 to 1990,the mean educational level of adults in white families increased by ______,while the mean educational level of adults in African-American families increased by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  350%;350% 
B)  350%;70% 
C)  70%;350% 
D)  70%;70% 
A)  350%;350% 
B)  350%;70% 
C)  70%;350% 
D)  70%;70%

Question 18

From 1973 to 1990,the mean educational level of adults in African-American families increased by:

Accepted Answer

A)  350%. 
B)  230%. 
C)  156%. 
D)  70%. 
A)  350%. 
B)  230%. 
C)  156%. 
D)  70%.

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement about the impact of environment on IQ scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence is purely the result of environment. 
B)  Both genetics and environment significantly influence intelligence. 
C)  Because intelligence is largely innate,environment has only a small impact. 
D)  Intelligence is purely innate,and the environment has no impact 
A)  Intelligence is purely the result of environment. 
B)  Both genetics and environment significantly influence intelligence. 
C)  Because intelligence is largely innate,environment has only a small impact. 
D)  Intelligence is purely innate,and the environment has no impact

Question 20

The question,"Is the glass half full or half empty?" demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  the classic convergent thinking question. 
B)  an algorithm. 
C)  trial-and-error thinking. 
D)  the effect of emotions on cognition. 
A)  the classic convergent thinking question. 
B)  an algorithm. 
C)  trial-and-error thinking. 
D)  the effect of emotions on cognition.

Divergent thinking requires individuals to:

"Flying airplanes can be dangerous" has two distinct meanings: (1)Piloting airplanes can be dangerous,and (2)Airplanes can be dangerous when they are flying.In other words,this one sentence has two distinct

Fluid intelligence tests have revealed an average increase in scores of 20 points per generation.

The prevailing theory on what is "g" is that people with high g have a greater ability to form ____________ in the brain.

If Denise has a mental age of 8 and she is 8 years old,then Denise's ratio IQ would equal:

The question,"How are an apple and a grapefruit alike?" could represent a question from the ____________ test of the WAIS-R.

Researchers have observed that the MOST significant rise in intelligence scores is in the area of:

In computer chess,some programs are written to maximize protection of the queen.Moves are then generated to meet this objective but do not necessarily win the game.This is an example of:

The sounds "m" and "b" are examples of morphemes in the English language.

An intelligence score that is based on comparisons with other individuals' scores is called a ____________.

When cognitive psychologists say,"cognition is active," they mean that we:

Superordinate concepts have a medium degree of inclusiveness.

Of the following,traditional intelligence tests are BEST at predicting

Which of the following demonstrates the order in which children develop language?

Language is a highly efficient system in which we produce language from a set of elements and rules combining them into speech.This is known as the:

In Terman's longitudinal study of 1,500 gifted children,Terman observed that,compared with average individuals,gifted individuals:

From 1973 to 1990,the mean educational level of adults in white families increased by ,while the mean educational level of adults in African-American families increased by .

From 1973 to 1990,the mean educational level of adults in African-American families increased by:

Which of the following is a true statement about the impact of environment on IQ scores?

The question,"Is the glass half full or half empty?" demonstrates:

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Divergent thinking requires individuals to:

"Flying airplanes can be dangerous" has two distinct meanings: (1)Piloting airplanes can be dangerous,and (2)Airplanes can be dangerous when they are flying.In other words,this one sentence has two distinct

Fluid intelligence tests have revealed an average increase in scores of 20 points per generation.

The prevailing theory on what is "g" is that people with high g have a greater ability to form ____________ in the brain.

If Denise has a mental age of 8 and she is 8 years old,then Denise's ratio IQ would equal:

The question,"How are an apple and a grapefruit alike?" could represent a question from the ____________ test of the WAIS-R.

Researchers have observed that the MOST significant rise in intelligence scores is in the area of:

In computer chess,some programs are written to maximize protection of the queen.Moves are then generated to meet this objective but do not necessarily win the game.This is an example of:

The sounds "m" and "b" are examples of morphemes in the English language.

An intelligence score that is based on comparisons with other individuals' scores is called a ____________.

When cognitive psychologists say,"cognition is active," they mean that we:

Superordinate concepts have a medium degree of inclusiveness.

Of the following,traditional intelligence tests are BEST at predicting

Which of the following demonstrates the order in which children develop language?

Language is a highly efficient system in which we produce language from a set of elements and rules combining them into speech.This is known as the:

In Terman's longitudinal study of 1,500 gifted children,Terman observed that,compared with average individuals,gifted individuals:

From 1973 to 1990,the mean educational level of adults in white families increased by ______,while the mean educational level of adults in African-American families increased by ______.

From 1973 to 1990,the mean educational level of adults in African-American families increased by:

Which of the following is a true statement about the impact of environment on IQ scores?

The question,"Is the glass half full or half empty?" demonstrates:

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

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From 1973 to 1990,the mean educational level of adults in white families increased by ,while the mean educational level of adults in African-American families increased by .