Question 1

According to Sternberg, the relationship between intelligence, people's prior experience, and their ability to cope with new situations is called

Accepted Answer

Experiential intelligence, according to Sternberg, involves the ability to use past experiences creatively to solve new problems. It reflects how well a person can adapt to new situations and effectively apply knowledge gained from previous experiences.

Question 2

According to Schaie, old age marks a period in which people no longer focus on acquiring knowledge to solve potential problems, but rather focus on acquiring information directed toward issues of personal interest.He calls this stage

Accepted Answer

Schaie describes the reintegrative stage as a period in late adulthood where the focus shifts from acquiring knowledge for future use to acquiring knowledge that is of immediate interest and benefit. This reflects a change in motivation towards learning, emphasizing personal satisfaction and relevance over preparation for future roles or problem-solving.

Question 3

In Sternberg's theory of intelligence, the contextual aspect of intelligence deals with

Accepted Answer

The contextual aspect of Sternberg's theory of intelligence, also known as practical intelligence, focuses on how intelligence is applied to everyday situations and real-world demands, enabling individuals to adapt to, shape, or select environments.

Question 4

Evidence suggests that ______________ is the most useful measure for comparing and predicting adult success.

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Question 5

According to the text, which of the following components of Sternberg's theory of intelligence has come to be called "practical intelligence"?

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory of intelligence includes three main components: analytical (componential) intelligence, creative (experiential) intelligence, and practical (contextual) intelligence. Practical intelligence is often referred to as "street smarts" or the ability to adapt to, shape, and select environments, which corresponds to the contextual intelligence in Sternberg's theory.

Question 6

According to Schaie, what is the mission of people in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

According to Schaie, the mission of people in late adulthood is reintegration, which involves finding ways to maintain their sense of identity and play a meaningful role in society despite physical and social changes.

Question 7

When it comes to predicting a person's business success as an adult, including rate of career advancement, research suggests traditional IQ tests are

Accepted Answer

Traditional IQ tests are considered only marginally reliable in predicting the success of business executives because they primarily measure cognitive abilities and do not fully account for emotional intelligence, creativity, practical skills, and other factors important for business success.

Question 8

When a person exhibits success facing everyday, real-world demands, such as those found in on-the-job professional demands, Sternberg's theory of intelligence would suggest that that person is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

Contextual intelligence is the ability to adapt to and succeed in different contexts, including real-world demands.

Question 9

According to developmental psychologist K.Warner Schaie, the period of late adulthood during which the focus is on tasks that have personal meaning is called

Accepted Answer

The reintegrative stage, according to K. Warner Schaie, is the period in late adulthood when individuals focus on tasks that have personal meaning. This stage is part of Schaie's model of adult development, which outlines how cognitive functions change across the lifespan.

Question 10

What type of intelligence allows some people to acquire the ability to relate to others, understand what others are experiencing, and respond to needs of others?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, use, and manage one's own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict. It includes the ability to recognize and understand emotions in oneself and others, and to use this awareness to manage one's behavior and relationships.

Question 11

Psychologist Robert Sternberg proposed a theory that intelligence is made up of three major components: componential, experiential, and contextual, which he called the

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg's theory that intelligence comprises three major components—componential, experiential, and contextual—is known as the triarchic theory of intelligence.

Question 12

In Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, the componential aspect of intelligence deals with

Accepted Answer

The componential aspect of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence focuses on the analytical aspect of intelligence, which includes the ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, or compare and contrast. This involves analysis of data to solve problems, often using information that has been learned previously.

Question 13

According to Robert Sternberg, the IQ score from traditional tests, such as those administered in a psychoeducational evaluation in schools, relates well to

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg has found that IQ score from traditional tests relates well to academic success, i.e., performance in school and college. However, IQ alone does not predict success in other domains such as career, relationships, or emotional intelligence. Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence proposes that successful adaptation to the environment requires not only analytical intelligence (measured by IQ tests) but also practical intelligence (the ability to solve everyday problems) and creative intelligence (the ability to generate new ideas).

Question 14

In Sternberg's theory of intelligence, the experiential aspect of intelligence refers to

Accepted Answer

The experiential aspect of intelligence in Sternberg's theory focuses on the ability to use past experiences creatively to solve new problems and adapt to new situations.

Question 15

According to Schaie, the stage in which people in middle adulthood may become involved in town government, service clubs, charitable groups, unions and organizations, where they have a larger purpose in society and can look beyond their individual/family situations is called

Accepted Answer

During the executive stage, as described by Schaie, individuals in middle adulthood often engage in activities that extend beyond their personal and family lives, taking on broader responsibilities in community and organizational contexts. This stage is characterized by a focus on making contributions to society and often involves leadership roles in various community and organizational settings.

Question 16

Skills that underlie the accurate assessment, evaluation, expression, and regulation of feeling are referred to as

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence refers to the skills involved in recognizing, understanding, managing, and using one’s own emotions and those of others in positive ways. This includes the ability to navigate social situations and relationships effectively, which is not directly related to the other types of intelligence listed.

Question 17

Johnny has watched his twin brother climb up and down the stairs.When his brother reaches the top of the stairs, he immediately goes to his mother and she gives him a treat.Johnny is now attempting to climb stairs.According to Sternberg, this is an example of

Accepted Answer

This is an example of practical intelligence according to Sternberg, as Johnny is applying observed and learned knowledge to achieve a specific goal, which in this case is receiving a treat from his mother by climbing the stairs, similar to his brother's actions. Practical intelligence involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select environments to meet personal goals and the needs of one's everyday life.

Question 18

Using Schaie's stages of adult development, which of the following is an issue that a senior citizen is most likely to be focused on and interested in?

Accepted Answer

Schaie's stages of adult development suggest that as individuals age, their focus shifts towards issues that directly affect their well-being and quality of life. Senior citizens are likely to be more interested in improvements on health care benefits for seniors, as this directly impacts their health, financial security, and access to necessary services.

Question 19

When a person uses information he/she has been taught (e.g., chooses formulas and problem-solving strategies) to solve problems in a rational way, psychologist Robert Sternberg suggests that that person is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

Componential intelligence, as defined by Robert Sternberg in his Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, involves the analytical aspect of intelligence, which is used when individuals apply the knowledge they have learned, such as formulas and problem-solving strategies, to solve problems in a rational manner. This contrasts with experiential intelligence (creative or synthetic intelligence) and contextual intelligence (practical intelligence), which involve the ability to deal with new situations and the application of knowledge to everyday life, respectively.

Question 20

Traditional intelligence tests, such as those used in psychoeducational evaluations in schools, usually focus on which of Sternberg's aspects of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Traditional intelligence tests often focus on componential intelligence, which is part of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence. This aspect emphasizes analytical tasks, such as problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are commonly measured in IQ tests and other standardized assessments.

Quiz 7: Early Adulthood