Question 1

What problem-solving strategies don't guarantee solutions but make efficient use of time?

Accepted Answer

A) heuristics 
B) algorithms 
C) mnemonic devices 
D) cognitive shortcuts 
A) heuristics 
B) algorithms 
C) mnemonic devices 
D) cognitive shortcuts

Question 2

Give an example of a heuristic.

Accepted Answer

A heuristic is a practical approach to p

Question 3

What are the smallest units of meaning in a language?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of these might be an example of a perceptual reasoning item on the Wechsler intelligence tests?

Accepted Answer

A) repeating a series of digits 
B) defining a word such as lunch 
C) adding a series of orally presented numbers 
D) using blocks to make a design like one shown in a picture 
A) repeating a series of digits 
B) defining a word such as lunch 
C) adding a series of orally presented numbers 
D) using blocks to make a design like one shown in a picture

Question 5

Which of the following statements,BEST describes the general relationship between thinking and language?

Accepted Answer

A) Language is a tool that may be used in thinking,but it isn't the sole basis of thought. 
B) Language is the sole basis of thought. 
C) When we think,we always make use of language. 
D) Language usually is not required in thought processes. 
A) Language is a tool that may be used in thinking,but it isn't the sole basis of thought. 
B) Language is the sole basis of thought. 
C) When we think,we always make use of language. 
D) Language usually is not required in thought processes.

Question 6

At the current time,which statement is true about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?

Accepted Answer

A) It has been clearly shown that animals cannot use humanlike language. 
B) All animal communication is instinctual and,thus,is not language. 
C) Only primates,like monkeys and chimps,show any sign of language-like behavior. 
D) It is still unclear if animals can show humanlike language at any level of development. 
A) It has been clearly shown that animals cannot use humanlike language. 
B) All animal communication is instinctual and,thus,is not language. 
C) Only primates,like monkeys and chimps,show any sign of language-like behavior. 
D) It is still unclear if animals can show humanlike language at any level of development.

Question 7

Give an example of an algorithm.

Accepted Answer

An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure

Question 8

Most researchers who study the role of race and IQ testing have concluded that ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) there are strong genetically based differences between ethnic and racial groups in the area of IQ test performance 
B) although differences between ethnic and racial groups on standardized IQ tests may be demonstrated,the more likely factor in this difference is environmental 
C) the issue should not be studied because of its disruptive nature to society 
D) none of these 
A) there are strong genetically based differences between ethnic and racial groups in the area of IQ test performance 
B) although differences between ethnic and racial groups on standardized IQ tests may be demonstrated,the more likely factor in this difference is environmental 
C) the issue should not be studied because of its disruptive nature to society 
D) none of these

Question 9

An example of Sternberg's practical intelligence is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) academic achievement only 
B) knowing when to plant corn 
C) having interpersonal and emotional skills 
D) learning how to write clearly 
A) academic achievement only 
B) knowing when to plant corn 
C) having interpersonal and emotional skills 
D) learning how to write clearly

Question 10

What did Terman's groundbreaking study of gifted children accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A) It put to rest the myths that existed about genius in the early part of the twentieth century. 
B) It proved that gifted children and adults are more prone to mental illnesses or odd behavior than other groups. 
C) It demonstrated that they also have more than their share of failures. 
D) It demonstrated genius is the only factor that influences real success in life. 
A) It put to rest the myths that existed about genius in the early part of the twentieth century. 
B) It proved that gifted children and adults are more prone to mental illnesses or odd behavior than other groups. 
C) It demonstrated that they also have more than their share of failures. 
D) It demonstrated genius is the only factor that influences real success in life.

Question 11

Which type of thinking is most closely related to creativity?

Accepted Answer

A) heuristic 
B) divergent 
C) insightful 
D) convergent 
A) heuristic 
B) divergent 
C) insightful 
D) convergent

Question 12

The semantics of the sentence "He ran" refer to its ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sound 
B) meaning 
C) comprehension 
D) syntactic structure 
A) sound 
B) meaning 
C) comprehension 
D) syntactic structure

Question 13

Alfred Binet designed the first ______ test.

Accepted Answer

A) aptitude 
B) performance-based 
C) perception 
D) intelligence 
A) aptitude 
B) performance-based 
C) perception 
D) intelligence

Question 14

A psychological test that measures what we intend it to measure is said to be ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) valid 
B) normed 
C) reliable 
D) standardized 
A) valid 
B) normed 
C) reliable 
D) standardized

Question 15

According to Robert Sternberg,which type of intelligence is least likely to predict success in an academic environment?

Accepted Answer

A) analytical intelligence 
B) creative intelligence 
C) practical intelligence 
D) none of these 
A) analytical intelligence 
B) creative intelligence 
C) practical intelligence 
D) none of these

Question 16

Consistent with the linguistic relativity hypothesis,which of the following would most likely be true?

Accepted Answer

A) People from New England and England think very differently. 
B) People from New Mexico and New England think very differently. 
C) People from China and New England think very differently. 
D) People from China and New England think very similarly. 
A) People from New England and England think very differently. 
B) People from New Mexico and New England think very differently. 
C) People from China and New England think very differently. 
D) People from China and New England think very similarly.

Question 17

Culture-fair tests attempt to measure ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the intelligence of people coming from outside the culture in which the test was devised 
B) the intelligence of people coming from inside the culture in which the test was devised 
C) cultural background 
D) the effects of culture on people's intellectual and creative skills 
A) the intelligence of people coming from outside the culture in which the test was devised 
B) the intelligence of people coming from inside the culture in which the test was devised 
C) cultural background 
D) the effects of culture on people's intellectual and creative skills

Question 18

Shalissa is described as being tactful and able to manipulate situations to her advantage.She is probably high in ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) analytical intelligence 
B) creative intelligence 
C) practical intelligence 
D) none of these 
A) analytical intelligence 
B) creative intelligence 
C) practical intelligence 
D) none of these

Question 19

You are learning Russian in preparation for a trip next summer.Although you are doing a good job recognizing the written signs you need to know,you are having trouble with the sounds of the Russian language.Which of the following aspects of language is giving you trouble?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Animals such as dolphins or chimps have shown some language-like behavior but have not been seen to demonstrate the language skills equal to that of a 5-year-old human child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What problem-solving strategies don't guarantee solutions but make efficient use of time?

Give an example of a heuristic.

What are the smallest units of meaning in a language?

Which of these might be an example of a perceptual reasoning item on the Wechsler intelligence tests?

Which of the following statements,BEST describes the general relationship between thinking and language?

At the current time,which statement is true about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?

Give an example of an algorithm.

Most researchers who study the role of race and IQ testing have concluded that ______________.

An example of Sternberg's practical intelligence is ________.

What did Terman's groundbreaking study of gifted children accomplish?

Which type of thinking is most closely related to creativity?

The semantics of the sentence "He ran" refer to its ________.

Alfred Binet designed the first ______ test.

A psychological test that measures what we intend it to measure is said to be ___________.

According to Robert Sternberg,which type of intelligence is least likely to predict success in an academic environment?

Consistent with the linguistic relativity hypothesis,which of the following would most likely be true?

Culture-fair tests attempt to measure ______.

Shalissa is described as being tactful and able to manipulate situations to her advantage.She is probably high in ______________.

You are learning Russian in preparation for a trip next summer.Although you are doing a good job recognizing the written signs you need to know,you are having trouble with the sounds of the Russian language.Which of the following aspects of language is giving you trouble?

Animals such as dolphins or chimps have shown some language-like behavior but have not been seen to demonstrate the language skills equal to that of a 5-year-old human child.

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What problem-solving strategies don't guarantee solutions but make efficient use of time?

Give an example of a heuristic.

What are the smallest units of meaning in a language?

Which of these might be an example of a perceptual reasoning item on the Wechsler intelligence tests?

Which of the following statements,BEST describes the general relationship between thinking and language?

At the current time,which statement is true about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?

Give an example of an algorithm.

Most researchers who study the role of race and IQ testing have concluded that ______________.

An example of Sternberg's practical intelligence is ________.

What did Terman's groundbreaking study of gifted children accomplish?

Which type of thinking is most closely related to creativity?

The semantics of the sentence "He ran" refer to its ________.

Alfred Binet designed the first ______ test.

A psychological test that measures what we intend it to measure is said to be ___________.

According to Robert Sternberg,which type of intelligence is least likely to predict success in an academic environment?

Consistent with the linguistic relativity hypothesis,which of the following would most likely be true?

Culture-fair tests attempt to measure ______.

Shalissa is described as being tactful and able to manipulate situations to her advantage.She is probably high in ______________.

You are learning Russian in preparation for a trip next summer.Although you are doing a good job recognizing the written signs you need to know,you are having trouble with the sounds of the Russian language.Which of the following aspects of language is giving you trouble?

Animals such as dolphins or chimps have shown some language-like behavior but have not been seen to demonstrate the language skills equal to that of a 5-year-old human child.

The Science of Psychology

Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

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Motivation and Emotion

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Stress and Health

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

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