Question 1

Louis Terman was ____.

Accepted Answer

Louis Terman was one of the original developers of the Stanford-Binet test, a widely used intelligence test. He is also known for his longitudinal study of gifted children, known as the Genetic Studies of Genius. He was not involved in the development of the MMPI, psychoanalysis, or The Origin of Species.

Question 2

Why are rates of obesity increasing among young adults in Western countries when this is still a relatively healthy part of the lifespan? In addition, discuss two of the following variables that have been linked with obesity: gender, ethnicity and SES.

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Question 3

Louis Terman, one of the original developers of the Stanford-Binet test, began a study in the 1920s of 1,500 children with exceptionally high IQ scores. When compared to the control group, the high IQ participants were ____.

Accepted Answer

The study found that the high IQ participants were less likely to have personal problems such as alcoholism, divorce, and mental disorders.

Question 4

It is difficult to say that IQ tests predict career success in a definitive way because ____.

Accepted Answer

While IQ tests may measure certain cognitive abilities, they do not necessarily reflect other important factors that can contribute to career success, such as social skills, creativity, practical intelligence, and adaptability. Many real-world problems are complex and require critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills that are not assessed by IQ tests. Therefore, it is difficult to say that IQ tests predict career success in a definitive way.

Question 5

Longitudinal studies of children with high IQs show that IQ is a ____.

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal studies have found that high IQ is a strong predictor of adult success, including career and financial success. While it may not be a sole determining factor, it has been shown to have a significant impact on success in these areas.

Question 6

Several longitudinal studies have examined children with high IQ scores. These studies discovered that IQ is strongly and positively related to ____.

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal studies have found that individuals with high IQ scores have a higher likelihood of achieving adult success in areas such as education, career, and financial stability. There is no evidence to suggest that high IQ is related to marriage failure, children with behavior problems, or having few adult friends.

Question 7

Louis Terman, one of the original developers of the Stanford-Binet test, began a study in the 1920s of 1,500 children with exceptionally high IQ scores of ____ or higher.

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Question 8

Which of the following best summarises the relationship between intelligence and academic success?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that intelligence tests administered during childhood and adolescence have a moderate positive correlation with school success. However, it is important to note that academic success is also influenced by other factors such as motivation, study habits, and socioeconomic background.

Question 9

IQ tests are powerful predictors of ____.

Accepted Answer

IQ tests have been shown to be a strong predictor of a person's future income and occupational status in adulthood. While IQ tests may provide insight into a person's cognitive abilities, they do not necessarily predict temperament, personality type, or sociometric scale ratings.

Question 10

What was one of the results found in the Terman longitudinal study that examined children who had exceptionally high IQ scores (140 or higher)? The high IQ children ____.

Accepted Answer

The Terman longitudinal study found that children with exceptionally high IQ scores (140 or higher) were less likely to have personal problems. They tended to do well academically and professionally, and had successful relationships and families. However, the study did not find any evidence that high IQ children were more likely to have mental disorders or become alcoholics.

Question 11

Louis Terman, one of the original developers of the Stanford-Binet test, began a study in the 1920s of 1,500 children with exceptionally high IQ scores and as compared to the control group, these 'Termites', as they were referred to, ____.

Accepted Answer

Terman's study found that the children with exceptionally high IQ scores (the 'Termites') had a great deal of educational and occupational success, with dozens of patents and hundreds of books. This suggests that high IQ scores are a strong predictor of success in these areas. Option A is incorrect since Terman's study did not find that the Termites had a great deal of personal distress. Option C is incorrect as Terman's study did not find that the Termites had a higher rate of alcoholism, divorce, and mental disorders. Option D is also incorrect as Terman's study actually found a significant correlation between high IQ and achievement.

Question 12

Intelligence tests are often used to help identify ____.

Accepted Answer

Intelligence tests are commonly used to identify children who may have a learning disability or intellectual giftedness. Intelligence tests can provide information about a child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and help determine if they may require additional support or resources in their education. Intelligence tests cannot assess temperament, attachment style, or cognitive load during school hours.

Question 13

What IQ scholar has asserted that people in non-Western cultures may have quite different ideas about what constitutes intelligence than people in Western cultures?

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg has suggested that people in non-Western cultures may have different beliefs about what intelligence is and what skills it entails. He has developed a triarchic theory of intelligence, which includes practical intelligence and creative intelligence, in addition to traditional measures of intelligence such as memory and problem-solving skills. This theory tries to account for the diversity of skills that are valued in different cultures around the world.

Question 14

What were the children with exceptionally high IQs (140 or higher) called who participated in Louis Terman's study that followed them into adulthood?

Accepted Answer

The children with exceptionally high IQs (140 or higher) who participated in Louis Terman's study and were followed into adulthood were called "Termites."

Question 15

Your best friend who has a very high IQ just began a new job that seems to be a perfect fit for her. However, she has been stressed about how she will perform. What could you tell her?

Accepted Answer

Research has found that there is a positive relationship between IQ and career success, particularly for those in the highest 25%. It is important to reassure your friend that her high IQ is a positive asset and that she has reason to be confident in her abilities to perform well in this new job.

Question 16

Imagine that you ask your friend to come with you to the gym. Explain what would you say if her response was 'I don't need to go to the gym. I'm not overweight, nobody in my family is, and I don't have time.'

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Question 17

What was one of the results that was found in the Terman longitudinal study that examined children who had exceptionally high IQ scores (140 or higher)? These children____.

Accepted Answer

The Terman longitudinal study found that children with exceptionally high IQ scores were more likely to achieve notable accomplishments later in life, such as patents, books, and other achievements. This supports option B. Options A, C, and D are not supported by the study.

Question 18

Adults who score in the highest 25% of the IQ distribution ____.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals who score in the highest 25% of the IQ distribution tend to do well in their careers in terms of income, achievement, and awards. This is often referred to as the "highly gifted" category.

Question 19

A meta-analysis (Strenze, 2007) of longitudinal studies examining adult intelligence found that IQ was a powerful predictor of ____.

Accepted Answer

The meta-analysis found that IQ was a powerful predictor of income and occupational status.

Question 20

Although the body of research examining the relationship between IQ and adult career success is large, nearly all of it is concentrated ____.

Accepted Answer

The research examining the relationship between IQ and adult career success is largely concentrated in developed countries like the United States, Canada, and Europe. While there may be some studies conducted in non-Western countries, they are not as numerous as those conducted in developed nations. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

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