Exam 21: Seciton 3: Adulthood: Cognitive Development

Two important shifts have occurred in the world of work. They are that _____ women are working in occupations traditionally reserved for men, and domestic and caregiving activities have _____ respect.

Longitudinal research is more accurate than cross-sectional research when it comes to measuring development of intelligence over the decades, but there are three drawbacks to this research design. Which of the following is NOT one of the drawbacks?

Who is more likely to have the greatest number of strategies?

Longitudinal research on intelligence found that IQ scores _____.

Compared to novices, experts typically _____.

Dr. Fine was interested in assessing the "g," or general intelligence, of college students so he assessed abilities in all of the following areas EXCEPT_____.

Which is the best example of fluid intelligence?

Sally learned that she did not get a promotion at work because she did not have enough completed projects. If she chooses to engage in problem-focused coping to deal with this stressor she will _____.

Practical intelligence, one form of Sternberg's intelligences, would be needed to _____.

The Flynn effect is MOST likely due to changes in _____.

According to the results of Schaie's study, which individual would have the best number ability?

A parent who scores _____ on the KIDI would be most likely to provide responsive baby care, as well as be least depressed.

According to Sternberg, creative intelligence requires _____ thinking.

When Alice needs to figure out how to host a work party for 100 employees with a modest $100.00 budget, she needs to be innovative and imaginative. In order for Alice to host a successful work party she will need to use _____.

Baltes and Baltes found that adults use their intellectual strengths to offset their age-related declining abilities through the process of _____.

Who is likely to be WORST at multitasking?

When developmentalists use the term "expert," they usually mean a person who _____.

A problem with cross-sectional research is that _____.

Betty is a retired registered nurse who fills in at the local hospital when the staff is in need of nurses. She is frequently called in without advance notice and must take over without any time to get oriented. Betty must rely on what Sternberg calls _____ intelligence in order to grasp the expectations and needs of the situation.

Adulthood is usually a time of _____.