Question 1

The well-known SAT Reasoning Test (SAT), which measures aptitudes for language, math, and reasoning, is considered to be a(n)__________ test.

Accepted Answer

The SAT Reasoning Test measures aptitudes for language, math, and reasoning, making it a multiple aptitude test that assesses a range of skills and abilities.

Question 2

The ability of a test to yield the same score, or nearly the same score, each time it is given to the same person is called

Accepted Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency and stability of test scores over time and across different conditions. A reliable test is one that produces similar results each time it is administered to the same person. Validity, on the other hand, refers to whether a test accurately measures what it is intended to measure. Objectivity refers to the degree to which different scorers can arrive at the same score for the same test taker. Standardization refers to the process of establishing consistent procedures for administering and scoring a test.

Question 3

The items actually selected for an intelligence test provide which type of definition of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

The items selected for an intelligence test provide an operational definition of intelligence, meaning they define intelligence in terms of observable and measurable behaviors or performances.

Question 4

The capacity for learning certain abilities is called

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the capacity for learning certain abilities is aptitude. Intelligence refers to a broader range of cognitive abilities, while divergent thinking and scholastics do not specifically relate to learning capacity.

Question 5

Tests required to enter graduate schools of law, medicine, business, and dentistry are considered to be __________ tests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tests required to enter graduate schools of...

Question 6

A test is said to be reliable if it

Accepted Answer

A test is said to be reliable if it gives approximately the same score to a person each time he or she takes it. This means that the results are consistent and not affected by fluctuations in external factors such as the time of administration. However, reliability does not necessarily mean that the test measures the skill it claims to test or that it allows one to correctly predict real-life success.

Question 7

Helena is taking a test to determine her capacity for learning musical abilities.Helena is most likely taking a(n)__________ test.

Accepted Answer

An aptitude test is designed to assess an individual's potential ability to learn or acquire specific skills or knowledge, such as musical abilities. Therefore, Helena is most likely taking an aptitude test.

Question 8

A psychologist who gives you a list of test items when you ask him or her for a definition of intelligence is

Accepted Answer

Providing a list of test items is an example of an operational definition, which defines intelligence in terms of how it is measured and observed.

Question 9

Lana will be taking a test to be admitted to the graduate program in psychology.This test is most likely a __________ test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lana will be taking a test to...

Question 10

The broadest aptitude measures, which assess a wide variety of mental abilities, are __________ tests.

Accepted Answer

General intelligence tests (also known as IQ tests) are designed to measure a wide range of mental abilities, including verbal, mathematical, spatial, and reasoning skills. These tests provide a general measure of a person's cognitive ability, rather than assessing specific skills or knowledge.

Question 11

Gayle has applied for a summer job and has been asked to take a test to determine if she will succeed in clerical work.Gayle is most likely taking a __________ test.

Accepted Answer

A special aptitude test is designed to measure a specific ability or skill that is required for a particular job or task. In this case, Gayle is taking a test to determine if she has the skills needed for clerical work, which would fall under the category of a special aptitude test.

Question 12

Which type of test measures two or more abilities and is more like an intelligence test?

Accepted Answer

Multiple aptitude tests measure two or more abilities and are more like intelligence tests. Specific aptitude tests measure one particular ability, divergent production tests measure creativity and flexibility, and differential achievement tests measure what has already been learned.

Question 13

An operational definition of intelligence is based on the

Accepted Answer

An operational definition of intelligence is based on the procedures used to measure it. It refers to the specific set of procedures used to assess intelligence, such as standardized intelligence tests, and the criteria used to determine their accuracy and usefulness. The other options (B, C, and D) are important considerations when evaluating the quality of an intelligence test, but they do not directly relate to the operational definition of intelligence.

Question 14

Which of the following types of tests predicts whether you will succeed in a single area, such as clerical work or computer programming?

Accepted Answer

Special aptitude tests are specifically designed to measure and predict one's ability to succeed in a single area, such as clerical work or computer programming. Multiple aptitude tests, on the other hand, measure a variety of abilities and are not focused on one particular area. General intelligence tests measure overall cognitive abilities, and divergent thinking tests assess a person's ability to generate creative ideas.

Question 15

Jasmine is taking a test that will determine whether she would be successful at computer programming.Jasmine is most likely taking a __________ test.

Accepted Answer

A special aptitude test is designed to measure a person's ability in a specific area, such as computer programming.

Question 16

Any measure used to assess a person's intelligence, aptitude, or other mental functions is referred to as a(n)​

Accepted Answer

A psychometric test is specifically designed to measure cognitive abilities or psychological traits, including intelligence and aptitude. Divergent thinking tests measure creativity, while inductive and deductive measures refer to reasoning processes rather than overall mental function.

Question 17

To select people for employment and to advise people about choosing careers, Dr.Shannon uses a variety of tests.When she wants to measure a specific skill that will be used on a particular job, she would use a(n)__________ test.

Accepted Answer

Aptitude tests measure a person's ability to learn or perform a specific task or job. Therefore, when Dr. Shannon wants to measure a specific skill that will be used on a particular job, an aptitude test would be the appropriate choice. Biodata tests gather information about a person’s past experiences, behaviors, and accomplishments, they may not necessarily measure a specific skill. Convergent thinking and general intelligence tests do not necessarily measure a specific skill related to a particular job.

Question 18

As a school psychologist, Dr.Rennan administers specific aptitude, intelligence, and achievement tests.All of these measures of her students' mental functions would be considered __________ tests.

Accepted Answer

The tests described (aptitude, intelligence, and achievement) are all measures of mental functions and therefore fall under the category of psychometric tests. Inductive reasoning, vocational interest, and divergent thinking are different types of tests that do not necessarily measure mental functions in the same way.

Question 19

The definition that involves specifying what procedures were used to measure intelligence is called a(n)__________ definition.

Accepted Answer

An operational definition is a definition that specifies how a concept is measured or assessed. In the case of intelligence, an operational definition would describe the procedures or tests used to measure intelligence.

Question 20

Regarding aptitude tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

This statement is false because intelligence tests actually measure a broader range of abilities compared to special aptitude tests, which only measure particular abilities in a specific area. Intelligence tests measure a wide range of abilities such as language processing, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving, among others.

Quiz 9: Intelligence.

The well-known SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) , which measures aptitudes for language, math, and reasoning, is considered to be a(n) __________ test.

The ability of a test to yield the same score, or nearly the same score, each time it is given to the same person is called

The items actually selected for an intelligence test provide which type of definition of intelligence?

The capacity for learning certain abilities is called

Tests required to enter graduate schools of law, medicine, business, and dentistry are considered to be __________ tests.

A test is said to be reliable if it

Helena is taking a test to determine her capacity for learning musical abilities.Helena is most likely taking a(n) __________ test.

A psychologist who gives you a list of test items when you ask him or her for a definition of intelligence is

Lana will be taking a test to be admitted to the graduate program in psychology.This test is most likely a __________ test.

The broadest aptitude measures, which assess a wide variety of mental abilities, are __________ tests.

Gayle has applied for a summer job and has been asked to take a test to determine if she will succeed in clerical work.Gayle is most likely taking a __________ test.

Which type of test measures two or more abilities and is more like an intelligence test?

An operational definition of intelligence is based on the

Which of the following types of tests predicts whether you will succeed in a single area, such as clerical work or computer programming?

Jasmine is taking a test that will determine whether she would be successful at computer programming.Jasmine is most likely taking a __________ test.

Any measure used to assess a person's intelligence, aptitude, or other mental functions is referred to as a(n)

To select people for employment and to advise people about choosing careers, Dr.Shannon uses a variety of tests.When she wants to measure a specific skill that will be used on a particular job, she would use a(n) __________ test.

As a school psychologist, Dr.Rennan administers specific aptitude, intelligence, and achievement tests.All of these measures of her students' mental functions would be considered __________ tests.

The definition that involves specifying what procedures were used to measure intelligence is called a(n) __________ definition.

Regarding aptitude tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Quiz 9: Intelligence.

The well-known SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) , which measures aptitudes for language, math, and reasoning, is considered to be a(n) __________ test.

The ability of a test to yield the same score, or nearly the same score, each time it is given to the same person is called

The items actually selected for an intelligence test provide which type of definition of intelligence?

The capacity for learning certain abilities is called

Tests required to enter graduate schools of law, medicine, business, and dentistry are considered to be __________ tests.

A test is said to be reliable if it

Helena is taking a test to determine her capacity for learning musical abilities.Helena is most likely taking a(n) __________ test.

A psychologist who gives you a list of test items when you ask him or her for a definition of intelligence is

Lana will be taking a test to be admitted to the graduate program in psychology.This test is most likely a __________ test.

The broadest aptitude measures, which assess a wide variety of mental abilities, are __________ tests.

Gayle has applied for a summer job and has been asked to take a test to determine if she will succeed in clerical work.Gayle is most likely taking a __________ test.

Which type of test measures two or more abilities and is more like an intelligence test?

An operational definition of intelligence is based on the

Which of the following types of tests predicts whether you will succeed in a single area, such as clerical work or computer programming?

Jasmine is taking a test that will determine whether she would be successful at computer programming.Jasmine is most likely taking a __________ test.

Any measure used to assess a person's intelligence, aptitude, or other mental functions is referred to as a(n) ​

To select people for employment and to advise people about choosing careers, Dr.Shannon uses a variety of tests.When she wants to measure a specific skill that will be used on a particular job, she would use a(n) __________ test.

As a school psychologist, Dr.Rennan administers specific aptitude, intelligence, and achievement tests.All of these measures of her students' mental functions would be considered __________ tests.

The definition that involves specifying what procedures were used to measure intelligence is called a(n) __________ definition.

Regarding aptitude tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Any measure used to assess a person's intelligence, aptitude, or other mental functions is referred to as a(n)

Regarding aptitude tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?