Question 1

Colin does not earn high scores on standardized tests but has a black belt in martial arts.According to Gardner, Colin has _____ skills.

Accepted Answer

A) spatial 
B) intrapersonal 
C) bodily-kinesthetic 
D) interpersonal 
A) spatial 
B) intrapersonal 
C) bodily-kinesthetic 
D) interpersonal

Question 2

Dr.Smith is conducting a research study on intelligence.He gathers samples of 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year-old participants and compares their results on an IQ test.What type of research is Dr.Smith conducting?

Accepted Answer

A) cross-sectional 
B) longitudinal 
C) correlational 
D) naturalistic-observation 
A) cross-sectional 
B) longitudinal 
C) correlational 
D) naturalistic-observation

Question 3

Define Baltes's concepts of cognitive mechanics and pragmatics and explain any effects of aging.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive mechanics are the "hardware" o

Question 4

On average, how do African American and Latino children score on IQ tests when compared to children from non-Latino White families?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no significant difference in scores. 
B) 10 to 15 points higher 
C) 10 to 15 points lower 
D) 20 to 25 points lower 
A) There is no significant difference in scores. 
B) 10 to 15 points higher 
C) 10 to 15 points lower 
D) 20 to 25 points lower

Question 5

Distinguish between crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence, and explain how they change in middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence is an individu

Question 6

According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, middle age is a time of:

Accepted Answer

A) peak performance for vocabulary. 
B) great decline for inductive reasoning. 
C) moderate decline for spatial abilities. 
D) increased mathematical abilities. 
A) peak performance for vocabulary. 
B) great decline for inductive reasoning. 
C) moderate decline for spatial abilities. 
D) increased mathematical abilities.

Question 7

Sternberg and Gardner's philosophies are similar in that they consider intelligence to be:

Accepted Answer

A) biologically determined. 
B) nonverbal. 
C) multiple-factored. 
D) behavior-based. 
A) biologically determined. 
B) nonverbal. 
C) multiple-factored. 
D) behavior-based.

Question 8

Critics of multiple intelligences argue that:

Accepted Answer

A) it focuses too heavily on gross motor skills. 
B) it focuses too heavily on logical reasoning skills. 
C) the classifications are too arbitrary. 
D) students from diverse backgrounds are excluded. 
A) it focuses too heavily on gross motor skills. 
B) it focuses too heavily on logical reasoning skills. 
C) the classifications are too arbitrary. 
D) students from diverse backgrounds are excluded.

Question 9

Thinking that produces many answers to the same question is labeled:

Accepted Answer

A) prodigy. 
B) giftedness. 
C) convergent. 
D) divergent. 
A) prodigy. 
B) giftedness. 
C) convergent. 
D) divergent.

Question 10

Einstein's total brain size was

Accepted Answer

A) average. 
B) below average. 
C) above average. 
D) Einstein's brain was never measured. 
A) average. 
B) below average. 
C) above average. 
D) Einstein's brain was never measured.

Question 11

The ability to think about something in novel and unusual ways and to come up with unique solutions to problems is called:

Accepted Answer

A) spontaneity. 
B) congruency. 
C) elasticity. 
D) creativity. 
A) spontaneity. 
B) congruency. 
C) elasticity. 
D) creativity.

Question 12

According to Sternberg, students with which of the following abilities tend to be favored in conventional schools?

Accepted Answer

A) practical 
B) creative 
C) analytical 
D) emotional 
A) practical 
B) creative 
C) analytical 
D) emotional

Question 13

To be considered gifted, one needs an IQ of at least

Accepted Answer

A) 100. 
B) 110. 
C) 120. 
D) 130. 
A) 100. 
B) 110. 
C) 120. 
D) 130.

Question 14

Describe the three main types on intelligence in Sternberg's Triarchic theory.

Accepted Answer

Analytical intelligence: This refers to

Question 15

Russell's test scores are low, but he quickly grasps real-life problems and could be called "street smart." Which Sternberg area is a strength for him?

Accepted Answer

A) creative 
B) analytical 
C) practical 
D) verbal 
A) creative 
B) analytical 
C) practical 
D) verbal

Question 16

Who proposed that practical knowledge should be considered part of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Robert Sternberg 
B) Alfred Binet 
C) Sir Frances Galton 
D) Lev Vygotsky 
A) Robert Sternberg 
B) Alfred Binet 
C) Sir Frances Galton 
D) Lev Vygotsky

Question 17

Lena incorporates surprising, unpredictable activities into her everyday life.She keeps a fresh outlook by pursuing new interests each year and writing about them in her blog.Lena's actions are helping her:

Accepted Answer

A) lead a more creative life. 
B) become a gifted adult. 
C) refine convergent thinking skills. 
D) reduce risk-taking behaviors. 
A) lead a more creative life. 
B) become a gifted adult. 
C) refine convergent thinking skills. 
D) reduce risk-taking behaviors.

Question 18

What is the heritability of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) .50 
B) 1.00 
C) .75 
D) .25 
A) .50 
B) 1.00 
C) .75 
D) .25

Question 19

On the Bayley mental scale, 6-month-old Joshua should be able to:

Accepted Answer

A) vocalize pleasure and displeasure. 
B) inhibit behavior when directed to do so. 
C) imitate words the examiner says. 
D) respond to simple requests such as lifting his arm. 
A) vocalize pleasure and displeasure. 
B) inhibit behavior when directed to do so. 
C) imitate words the examiner says. 
D) respond to simple requests such as lifting his arm.

Question 20

Describe Winner's criteria of giftedness.

Accepted Answer

Precocity:
Gifted children begin to mast

Colin does not earn high scores on standardized tests but has a black belt in martial arts.According to Gardner, Colin has _____ skills.

Dr.Smith is conducting a research study on intelligence.He gathers samples of 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year-old participants and compares their results on an IQ test.What type of research is Dr.Smith conducting?

Define Baltes's concepts of cognitive mechanics and pragmatics and explain any effects of aging.

On average, how do African American and Latino children score on IQ tests when compared to children from non-Latino White families?

Distinguish between crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence, and explain how they change in middle adulthood.

According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, middle age is a time of:

Sternberg and Gardner's philosophies are similar in that they consider intelligence to be:

Critics of multiple intelligences argue that:

Thinking that produces many answers to the same question is labeled:

Einstein's total brain size was

The ability to think about something in novel and unusual ways and to come up with unique solutions to problems is called:

According to Sternberg, students with which of the following abilities tend to be favored in conventional schools?

To be considered gifted, one needs an IQ of at least

Describe the three main types on intelligence in Sternberg's Triarchic theory.

Russell's test scores are low, but he quickly grasps real-life problems and could be called "street smart." Which Sternberg area is a strength for him?

Who proposed that practical knowledge should be considered part of intelligence?

Lena incorporates surprising, unpredictable activities into her everyday life.She keeps a fresh outlook by pursuing new interests each year and writing about them in her blog.Lena's actions are helping her:

What is the heritability of intelligence?

On the Bayley mental scale, 6-month-old Joshua should be able to:

Describe Winner's criteria of giftedness.

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Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

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Exam 8: Intelligence

Colin does not earn high scores on standardized tests but has a black belt in martial arts.According to Gardner, Colin has _____ skills.

Dr.Smith is conducting a research study on intelligence.He gathers samples of 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year-old participants and compares their results on an IQ test.What type of research is Dr.Smith conducting?

Define Baltes's concepts of cognitive mechanics and pragmatics and explain any effects of aging.

On average, how do African American and Latino children score on IQ tests when compared to children from non-Latino White families?

Distinguish between crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence, and explain how they change in middle adulthood.

According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, middle age is a time of:

Sternberg and Gardner's philosophies are similar in that they consider intelligence to be:

Critics of multiple intelligences argue that:

Thinking that produces many answers to the same question is labeled:

Einstein's total brain size was

The ability to think about something in novel and unusual ways and to come up with unique solutions to problems is called:

According to Sternberg, students with which of the following abilities tend to be favored in conventional schools?

To be considered gifted, one needs an IQ of at least

Describe the three main types on intelligence in Sternberg's Triarchic theory.

Russell's test scores are low, but he quickly grasps real-life problems and could be called "street smart." Which Sternberg area is a strength for him?

Who proposed that practical knowledge should be considered part of intelligence?

Lena incorporates surprising, unpredictable activities into her everyday life.She keeps a fresh outlook by pursuing new interests each year and writing about them in her blog.Lena's actions are helping her:

What is the heritability of intelligence?

On the Bayley mental scale, 6-month-old Joshua should be able to:

Describe Winner's criteria of giftedness.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters