Question 1

The most common learning disability is mathematical disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Children with developmental dyslexia typically benefit from

Accepted Answer

A) training in phonological awareness. 
B) training in phonological awareness along with explicit instruction on the connection between letters and their sounds. 
C) explicit instruction on the connection between letters and their sounds. 
D) extensive instruction in vocabulary and other language skills that are not specific to reading. 
A) training in phonological awareness. 
B) training in phonological awareness along with explicit instruction on the connection between letters and their sounds. 
C) explicit instruction on the connection between letters and their sounds. 
D) extensive instruction in vocabulary and other language skills that are not specific to reading.

Question 3

Dr.Richards wants to measure the intelligence of 6-month-old Olaf.Which intelligence test would be most appropriate to use?

Accepted Answer

A) the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV 
B) the Bayley Scales 
C) the Stanford-Binet 
D) there is no appropriate test for infants 
A) the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV 
B) the Bayley Scales 
C) the Stanford-Binet 
D) there is no appropriate test for infants

Question 4

The highest score an individual can have and still fit demonstrate limited intellectual skill is

Accepted Answer

A) 20. 
B) 50. 
C) 70. 
D) 90. 
A) 20. 
B) 50. 
C) 70. 
D) 90.

Question 5

Higher IQ scores in children are associated with home environments

Accepted Answer

A) that provide more opportunities. 
B) that include few toys. 
C) where a father is absent. 
D) where both parents work outside the home. 
A) that provide more opportunities. 
B) that include few toys. 
C) where a father is absent. 
D) where both parents work outside the home.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is correct about how ethnicity impacts IQ scores?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian Americans tend to have the highest scores. 
B) European Americans tend to the have the highest scores. 
C) Hispanic Americans tend to have the highest scores. 
D) African Americans tend to have the highest scores. 
A) Asian Americans tend to have the highest scores. 
B) European Americans tend to the have the highest scores. 
C) Hispanic Americans tend to have the highest scores. 
D) African Americans tend to have the highest scores.

Question 7

Ten-year-old Brent has an IQ of 65 and problems performing the daily living skills needed in his environment.Brent has characteristics of

Accepted Answer

A) a learning disability. 
B) an intellectual disability. 
C) giftedness. 
D) creativity. 
A) a learning disability. 
B) an intellectual disability. 
C) giftedness. 
D) creativity.

Question 8

Tests of infant intelligence do not generally predict later behavior because

Accepted Answer

A) individual differences in ability are too large in infants. 
B) infant tests are not reliable. 
C) infant tests tap different abilities than do later tests. 
D) infant tests have not been standardized like later tests have been. 
A) individual differences in ability are too large in infants. 
B) infant tests are not reliable. 
C) infant tests tap different abilities than do later tests. 
D) infant tests have not been standardized like later tests have been.

Question 9

With careful diagnosis,ingenuity,hard work,and care,children with learning disabilities can develop their full intellectual potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

___________ is the most common area of learning disability.

Accepted Answer

A) Speaking 
B) Arithmetic 
C) Reading 
D) Writing 
A) Speaking 
B) Arithmetic 
C) Reading 
D) Writing

Question 11

To be considered intellectually gifted,an individual must receive an IQ score of __________ or greater on an intelligence test.

Accepted Answer

A) 70 
B) 100 
C) 130 
D) 160 
A) 70 
B) 100 
C) 130 
D) 160

Question 12

The Bayley Scales of Infant Development consist of 5 scales that measure mental and motor ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In terms of IQ scores,adopted children's IQ scores are more like their adopted parents' scores than their biological parents' scores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Environments which encourage __________ are not likely to produce many creative children.

Accepted Answer

A) conventional thinking 
B) taking risks 
C) working hard 
D) flexibility in thinking 
A) conventional thinking 
B) taking risks 
C) working hard 
D) flexibility in thinking

Question 15

Carroll's hierarchical theory

Accepted Answer

A) is a compromise between the two views of intelligence - general and distinct abilities. 
B) suggests that g is responsible for performance on all mental tests. 
C) is based on the research and theories of cognitive development. 
D) focuses on emotional intelligence. 
A) is a compromise between the two views of intelligence - general and distinct abilities. 
B) suggests that g is responsible for performance on all mental tests. 
C) is based on the research and theories of cognitive development. 
D) focuses on emotional intelligence.

Question 16

Compare the advantages of group intelligence tests to those of individual intelligence tests.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 17

Scores from infant intelligence tests are highly related to later IQ scores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Gardner's theory of intelligence

Accepted Answer

A) suggests that one general factor of intelligence exists. 
B) does not address the issue of the development of intelligence. 
C) suggests that schools should foster only linguistic and logical/mathematical intelligences. 
D) suggests that different intelligences are regulated by different regions of the brain. 
A) suggests that one general factor of intelligence exists. 
B) does not address the issue of the development of intelligence. 
C) suggests that schools should foster only linguistic and logical/mathematical intelligences. 
D) suggests that different intelligences are regulated by different regions of the brain.

Question 19

Which of the following requires convergent thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) Finding the sum of 398 + 471. 
B) Naming all the different ways you can think of to use a paper cup. 
C) Discussing what the world would be like if there were no longer any automobiles. 
D) Drawing as many pictures as you can,starting with two parallel lines. 
A) Finding the sum of 398 + 471. 
B) Naming all the different ways you can think of to use a paper cup. 
C) Discussing what the world would be like if there were no longer any automobiles. 
D) Drawing as many pictures as you can,starting with two parallel lines.

Question 20

In today's version of the Stanford-Binet intelligence test,an individual's IQ is calculated by

Accepted Answer

A) dividing an individual's mental age by his or her chronological age and then multiplying by 100. 
B) correlating his or her scores on the various subtests. 
C) comparing how many questions the individual passed to the average number passed by individuals of the same age. 
D) multiplying the number of test items passed by 100. 
A) dividing an individual's mental age by his or her chronological age and then multiplying by 100. 
B) correlating his or her scores on the various subtests. 
C) comparing how many questions the individual passed to the average number passed by individuals of the same age. 
D) multiplying the number of test items passed by 100.

The most common learning disability is mathematical disability.

Children with developmental dyslexia typically benefit from

Dr.Richards wants to measure the intelligence of 6-month-old Olaf.Which intelligence test would be most appropriate to use?

The highest score an individual can have and still fit demonstrate limited intellectual skill is

Higher IQ scores in children are associated with home environments

Which of the following statements is correct about how ethnicity impacts IQ scores?

Ten-year-old Brent has an IQ of 65 and problems performing the daily living skills needed in his environment.Brent has characteristics of

Tests of infant intelligence do not generally predict later behavior because

With careful diagnosis,ingenuity,hard work,and care,children with learning disabilities can develop their full intellectual potential.

___________ is the most common area of learning disability.

To be considered intellectually gifted,an individual must receive an IQ score of __________ or greater on an intelligence test.

The Bayley Scales of Infant Development consist of 5 scales that measure mental and motor ability.

In terms of IQ scores,adopted children's IQ scores are more like their adopted parents' scores than their biological parents' scores.

Environments which encourage __________ are not likely to produce many creative children.

Carroll's hierarchical theory

Compare the advantages of group intelligence tests to those of individual intelligence tests.

Scores from infant intelligence tests are highly related to later IQ scores.

Gardner's theory of intelligence

Which of the following requires convergent thinking?

In today's version of the Stanford-Binet intelligence test,an individual's IQ is calculated by

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Exam 8: Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

The most common learning disability is mathematical disability.

Children with developmental dyslexia typically benefit from

Dr.Richards wants to measure the intelligence of 6-month-old Olaf.Which intelligence test would be most appropriate to use?

The highest score an individual can have and still fit demonstrate limited intellectual skill is

Higher IQ scores in children are associated with home environments

Which of the following statements is correct about how ethnicity impacts IQ scores?

Ten-year-old Brent has an IQ of 65 and problems performing the daily living skills needed in his environment.Brent has characteristics of

Tests of infant intelligence do not generally predict later behavior because

With careful diagnosis,ingenuity,hard work,and care,children with learning disabilities can develop their full intellectual potential.

___________ is the most common area of learning disability.

To be considered intellectually gifted,an individual must receive an IQ score of __________ or greater on an intelligence test.

The Bayley Scales of Infant Development consist of 5 scales that measure mental and motor ability.

In terms of IQ scores,adopted children's IQ scores are more like their adopted parents' scores than their biological parents' scores.

Environments which encourage __________ are not likely to produce many creative children.

Carroll's hierarchical theory

Compare the advantages of group intelligence tests to those of individual intelligence tests.

Scores from infant intelligence tests are highly related to later IQ scores.

Gardner's theory of intelligence

Which of the following requires convergent thinking?

In today's version of the Stanford-Binet intelligence test,an individual's IQ is calculated by

The Science of Child Development

Genetic Bases of Child Development

Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Understanding Self and Others

Moral Understanding and Behavior

Gender and Development

Family Relationships

Influences Beyond the Family

Filters