Question 1

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  During adolescence,IQ scores become more predictable but creativity varies.
B)  During adolescence,creativity becomes more predictable but IQ scores vary.
C)  During adolescence,both IQ scores and creativity become more predictable.
D)  During adolescence,both IQ scores and creativity tend to be variable. A

Question 2

Which question would be the best method of assessing divergent thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Who is the president of Mexico?
B)  What are some effective ways of studying for a psychology exam?
C)  Where does the equator pass through the continent of Africa?
D)  How much is (212*34) /.948? B

Question 3

Octavio has just been told that his son Hector is going to be assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant Development.As a knowledgeable psychologist,Octavio would know that this test will assess Hector's

Accepted Answer

A)  savant skills (e.g. ,ability to calculate future days of the week) .
B)  motor skills (e.g. ,ability to grasp and throw a ball) .
C)  physiological skills (e.g. ,average heart rate,respiration) .
D)  sociometric skills (e.g. ,the number of friends the child has) . B

Question 4

A common test used to assess infant intelligence measures their physical capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which statement best describes the impact of genetics and environment on a child's IQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  At age two,maternal IQ best predicts the IQ of a child;by age four,the impact of the quality of the home environment becomes as good a predictor as maternal IQ.
B)  At age two,the quality of the home environment best predicts the IQ of a child;by age four,maternal IQ becomes as good a predictor as the quality of the home environment.
C)  At age two,paternal IQ best predicts the IQ of a child;by age four,the impact of the quality of the home environment becomes as good a predictor as paternal IQ.
D)  At age two,the quality of the home environment best predicts the IQ of a child;by age four,paternal IQ becomes as good a predictor as the quality of the home environment.

Question 6

Who is demonstrating a high level of ideational fluency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hugh,who knows four different languages
B)  Rajesh,who has an IQ of 150
C)  Nina,who quickly generated a list of 20 novel uses for marshmallows
D)  Thuy,who can name the day of the week for any date in the 1900s

Question 7

Research on changes in intellectual abilities during adulthood indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid and crystallized intelligence decline at the same rate.
B)  fluid intelligence declines earlier and more quickly than crystallized intelligence.
C)  crystallized intelligence declines earlier and more quickly than fluid intelligence.
D)  crystallized and fluid intelligence fluctuate up and down throughout the entire lifespan.

Question 8

According to Sternberg,an individual high in successful intelligence is strong in practical,creative,and analytical areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ten-year-old James is found to have a mental age of 12.According to the traditional Stanford-Binet Scale,James has an IQ of

Accepted Answer

A)  80.
B)  100.
C)  110.
D)  120.

Question 10

As an infant,Keith scored highly on the Bayley scale,however as a high school student,his IQ is slightly below average.What likely accounts for this discontinuity?

Accepted Answer

A)  His Bayley scores reflect motor skills and his Stanford-Binet scores reflect sensory skills.
B)  His Bayley scores reflect abstract skills and his Stanford-Binet scores reflect reasoning skills.
C)  His Bayley scores reflect sensory skills and his Stanford-Binet scores reflect abstract skills. 
D)  His Bayley scores reflect cognitive skills and his Stanford-Binet scores reflect motor skills.

Question 11

Research on wisdom suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  most adults are considered to possess wisdom.
B)  only adults with expertise or experience display wisdom.
C)  personality and intelligence have little to do with wisdom.
D)  age predicts wisdom.

Question 12

Julia's IQ is 110.Her great grandson Zack's IQ is 125.Which of the following likely accounts for the wide discrepancy in their IQs?

Accepted Answer

A)  education
B)  genetics
C)  culture
D)  nutrition

Question 13

Jacque is told that he will be taking the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children.What type of task should Jacque expect to complete as part of the assessment of his performance IQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arithmetic reasoning
B)  A test of general knowledge
C)  Puzzle assembly
D)  Vocabulary

Question 14

Explain how Sternberg's ideas of investment theory and confluence are demonstrated in areas such as Silicon Valley that are known for innovation.Be sure to note examples of at least three of Sternberg's six factors in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following statements best reflects Gardner's perspective on intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Practical intelligence must be mastered before other types can be learned.
B)  People share three core types of intelligence that develop in strict patterns. 
C)  Each person has unique sets of intelligence that develop at varying rates.
D)  Intelligence is a function of one's ability to operate in particular situations.

Question 16

_____ intelligence is defined as the ability to use your active mind to solve novel problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid
B)  Crystallized
C)  Primary
D)  Tertiary

Question 17

Gardner's theory of intelligence

Accepted Answer

A)  links distinct types of intelligence to specific areas of the brain.
B)  suggests that all types of intelligence have the same developmental course.
C)  argues that the concept of "g" can be used to explain savant behavior.
D)  is heavily reliant on the use of traditional IQ tests to assess intelligence.

Question 18

Peak levels of creativity tend to occur EARLIEST in individuals who are in the

Accepted Answer

A)  sciences.
B)  humanities.
C)  mathematics.
D)  arts.

Question 19

Kao is involved with a project studying intelligence.During the study,she is first asked to name the state capitals of Wisconsin and Hawaii.Then she is asked to explain the difference between the words "destiny" and "density." Given these tasks,Kao appears to be taking a test of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal
B)  crystallized
C)  spatial
D)  fluid

Question 20

Why do scores on infant developmental scales appear to be such poor predictors of later IQs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not account for the negative environmental impacts.
B)  They are actually very good predictors of adult intelligence.
C)  They are over-reliant on verbal skills.
D)  They may tap qualitatively different abilities.

Exam 9: Intelligence and Creativity