Question 1

What is the consequence of having the enzymatic disorder Phenylketonuria?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may lead to retardation if accompanied by Fragile X syndrome.
B)  It leads to retardation due to a lack of inhibitory control.
C)  It leads to retardation if it occurs in infancy.
D)  It may lead to retardation if not detected and treated in infancy.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

What would you predict for an individual who excels in a particular academic area, based on Charles Spearman's view of intelligence?

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A)  He is likely to "burn out" when he is older.
B)  He is likely to excel in most academic areas.
C)  He is also likely to be a gifted athlete or musician.
D)  He is likely to show deficiencies in other academic areas.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

In what ways have changing views about the influence of heredity and environment on intelligence affected the development of intelligence tests?

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Question 4

At the end of her calculus course, Madelena takes a test to determine how well she has mastered the material. What type of test would that be?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence test
B)  test of her math potential
C)  achievement test
D)  aptitude testE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Brenna took a test designed to measure her creativity. She tells you that her final score on the test was 70. She knows you are taking a psychology class, so she asks you what this score means. What should you tell Brenna?

Accepted Answer

A)  A score of 70 is probably a high score since most tests have a maximum score of 80.
B)  She will need to take the test again before her score can be accurately interpreted.
C)  You can't interpret her score without knowing the norms for the test.
D)  A score of 70 is probably a low score since most tests are normed to have an average score of 100.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight types of intelligence proposed by Gardner?

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial
B)  linguistic
C)  emotional
D)  interpersonalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Most cases of mental retardation have no identifiable organic cause. From what you know of their views concerning intelligence, discuss what each of the following might say about these cases of mental retardation: Jensen, Wechsler, Gardner, and Scarr.

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Question 8

Zane is able to solve problems quickly. Even when he was in elementary school he seemed to be able to think through questions and answer them more quickly than his classmates. What type of intelligence facilitates Zane's quick reasoning and information processing?

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity
B)  fluid intelligence
C)  experiential intelligence
D)  crystallized intelligenceE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What would you use to determine where a particular score on a test falls in relationship to a comparison group?

Accepted Answer

A)  test outcome data
B)  test reliability
C)  test standardization information
D)  test normsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which subtheory of intelligence, as proposed by Sternberg, is associated with dealing effectively with novelty and how one performs familiar tasks automatically and effortlessly?

Accepted Answer

A)  operational
B)  generative
C)  contextual
D)  experientialE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

In trying to make a decision about a career that would fit your abilities and interests, you would probably want to take a test that would measure your potential or talent for specific kinds of activities. Which type of test should you choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  test of general mental ability
B)  achievement test
C)  aptitude test
D)  intelligence testE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Walter has taken a test that attempts to assess his interests and attitudes. What type of test has Walter most likely taken?

Accepted Answer

A)  aptitude test
B)  correlational test
C)  achievement test
D)  personality testE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

What is crystallized intelligence associated with?

Accepted Answer

A)  applying acquired knowledge and skills in problem solving
B)  memory capacity
C)  creativity
D)  reasoning abilityE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Where would an IQ score of 100 put you on the normal curve, since IQ scores are assumed to be normally distributed?

Accepted Answer

A)  to the right of the centre of the normal curve
B)  at the centre of the normal curve
C)  your exact location depends on the performance of others taking the test with you
D)  to the left of the centre of the normal curveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

In which of the following cases is the correlation between IQ scores the lowest?

Accepted Answer

A)  non-twin siblings reared together
B)  fraternal twins reared together
C)  adoptive siblings reared together
D)  non-twin siblings reared apartE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Madison has just completed a two-year internship with a law firm. She takes a test that is designed to assess her current knowledge of general legal principles. What type of test is being used, in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  projective test
B)  achievement test
C)  intelligence test
D)  aptitude testE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements about the influence of culture on the use of IQ tests is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  IQ tests are widely used in virtually all cultures.
B)  It is generally accepted across all cultures that it is possible to measure and quantify intellectual ability.
C)  Western IQ tests generally translate well into the language and cognitive framework of non-Western cultures.
D)  Different cultures have different conceptions of what intelligence is.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Megan has an IQ score of 30, and she is able to perform simple tasks in highly structured environments. In which category would Megan most likely be classified, according to the system traditionally used to categorize various levels of intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  severe
B)  profound
C)  mild
D)  moderateE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

In which of the following non-Western countries are IQ tests most likely to be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malaysia
B)  India
C)  Japan
D)  ChinaE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following would you choose if you needed an intelligence test that was specifically designed for adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Galton IQ test
B)  Otis-Lennon School Ability Test
C)  Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
D)  Terman-Stanford-Binet Intelligence ScaleE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 9: A: Intelligence and Psychological Testing

At the end of her calculus course, Madelena takes a test to determine how well she has mastered the material. What type of test would that be?

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Where would an IQ score of 100 put you on the normal curve, since IQ scores are assumed to be normally distributed?

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In trying to make a decision about a career that would fit your abilities and interests, you would probably want to take a test that would measure your potential or talent for specific kinds of activities. Which type of test should you choose?

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Which subtheory of intelligence, as proposed by Sternberg, is associated with dealing effectively with novelty and how one performs familiar tasks automatically and effortlessly?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the eight types of intelligence proposed by Gardner?

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In what ways have changing views about the influence of heredity and environment on intelligence affected the development of intelligence tests?

Correct AnswerverifiedSeveral individuals discussed in the cha...View AnswerShow Answer

Which of the following would you choose if you needed an intelligence test that was specifically designed for adults?

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Which of the following statements about the influence of culture on the use of IQ tests is most accurate?

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What is the consequence of having the enzymatic disorder Phenylketonuria?

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What would you predict for an individual who excels in a particular academic area, based on Charles Spearman's view of intelligence?

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What is crystallized intelligence associated with?

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Megan has an IQ score of 30, and she is able to perform simple tasks in highly structured environments. In which category would Megan most likely be classified, according to the system traditionally used to categorize various levels of intellectual disability?

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Madison has just completed a two-year internship with a law firm. She takes a test that is designed to assess her current knowledge of general legal principles. What type of test is being used, in this case?

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Brenna took a test designed to measure her creativity. She tells you that her final score on the test was 70. She knows you are taking a psychology class, so she asks you what this score means. What should you tell Brenna?

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Zane is able to solve problems quickly. Even when he was in elementary school he seemed to be able to think through questions and answer them more quickly than his classmates. What type of intelligence facilitates Zane's quick reasoning and information processing?

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In which of the following cases is the correlation between IQ scores the lowest?

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In which of the following non-Western countries are IQ tests most likely to be used?

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Most cases of mental retardation have no identifiable organic cause. From what you know of their views concerning intelligence, discuss what each of the following might say about these cases of mental retardation: Jensen, Wechsler, Gardner, and Scarr.

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What would you use to determine where a particular score on a test falls in relationship to a comparison group?

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Walter has taken a test that attempts to assess his interests and attitudes. What type of test has Walter most likely taken?

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