Deck 9: B: Intelligence Testing

Question 1

Galton's intelligence test items are to ________________ as Binet and Simon's intelligence test items are to ________________.

A)abstract thinking;concrete thinking
B)general intelligence;specific intelligences
C)sensation;higher mental processes
D)crystallized intelligence;fluid intelligence

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which individual is likely to have an IQ score that is most similar to Darrell's?

A)Darrell's adopted brother Dave
B)Darrell's cousin Sarah
C)Darrell's sister Debra
D)Darrell's cousin Derreck

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The Binet scale was originally developed to

A)identify children who might have difficulty in school.
B)identify gifted children.
C)measure scholastic achievement.
D)measure the intelligence of normal children.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A committee has been set up to identify young people who are likely to become great Olympics skaters.In addition to physical skills,the committee believes that an understanding of one's emotions is a plus because it will help the skaters through training and competitions.Using Howard Gardner's types of intelligences,which two should be the focus of their search?

A)bodily kinesthetic and intrapersonal
B)logical/mathematical and visual/spatial
C)visual/spatial and interpersonal
D)verbal/linguistic and logical/mathematical