Deck 9: A: Intelligence Testing

Question 1

The birth order effect on intelligence test scores is likely due to genetic factors.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Scientists agree that a general intelligence underlies the specific abilities and talents measured by intelligence tests.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Crystallized intelligence is used to solve problems without relying on previous knowledge.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Alfred Binet designed his famous test to measure innate intelligence.

Question 5

The solution to stereotype threat is education-if individuals in the group are aware of the stereotype,they are likely to behave in ways that contradict other's expectations.

Question 6

A transgenic animal is one that has had a specific gene removed so scientists can investigate the role of that particular gene.

Question 7

A 10-year-old child with a mental age of 9 would have an IQ of 90.

Question 8

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)is the most commonly used intelligence test used on adolescents and adults.

Question 9

There is little scientific support for the idea that individuals have distinct learning styles.

Question 10

In general,males tend to have a higher average IQ score than females.