Question 1

The type of intelligence that involves seeing complex relationships and solving problems is ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Fluid intelligence is the capacity to think logically and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge. It involves the ability to see complex relationships and solve new problems.

Question 2

Nima excels at working with numbers in subjects such as calculus and algebra. This exemplifies ________ intelligence from the multiple intelligences theory.

Accepted Answer

Logical-mathematical intelligence involves the ability to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically, which aligns with Nima's skills in calculus and algebra.

Question 3

"Each person is born with a genetic potential to reach a certain level of potential, but whether or not they accomplish that level depends on their environments and experiences." This is the foundation of the ________ model.

Accepted Answer

The "range of reaction" model suggests that genetics set a certain boundary for potential (such as intelligence, athletic ability, etc.), but the environment and individual experiences determine where within those boundaries a person will fall. This model emphasizes the interaction between genetics and environment in determining outcomes.

Question 4

Emily is an adult with a 4th-grade skill level in reading, writing, and math. Her doctor suggests she would be capable of holding a job and living independently. Which subtype of intellectual disability describes Emily?

Accepted Answer

Mild intellectual disability is characterized by an individual being able to acquire academic skills up to approximately the 6th-grade level, which aligns with Emily's capabilities in reading, writing, and math. Individuals with mild intellectual disability can often live independently and hold a job, as suggested by Emily's doctor.

Question 5

In Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory, ________ intelligence and ________ intelligence are often combined into a single type: emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal intelligence refers to the ability to understand and interact effectively with others, while intrapersonal intelligence involves understanding oneself. These two types of intelligence are often linked together under the broader concept of emotional intelligence, which encompasses the skills necessary for recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions in oneself and in relationships with others.

Question 6

What was the most controversial conclusion made by Arthur Jensen with regard to Level 1 and Level II intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Jensen's most controversial conclusion was that African Americans, as a group, had lower amounts of what he termed Level II intelligence, which he associated with the ability to handle abstract reasoning and problem-solving tasks. This assertion sparked significant debate and criticism regarding racial differences in intelligence.

Question 7

What kind of professional would be most qualified to administer an intelligence test?

Accepted Answer

A professional trained in psychology, especially a clinical psychologist or a school psychologist, is typically qualified to administer intelligence tests. These professionals have the specific training and expertise required to administer, score, and interpret these types of assessments accurately.

Question 8

Anwar is hiking in the woods and he gets lost. He spends several days trying to find his way back to his basecamp, but he has the knowledge to gather wood, start a fire, and keep himself warm at night. He is also able to identify local berries and mushrooms growing that he can eat without being poisoned. Anwar is demonstrating ________ intelligence from the triarchic theory.

Accepted Answer

Anwar is demonstrating practical intelligence according to the triarchic theory of intelligence by Robert Sternberg. Practical intelligence involves the ability to solve real-world problems through adaptive, innovative, and resourceful behaviors, which Anwar is doing by surviving in the woods.

Question 9

What did the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart suggest about intelligence? The findings from this study ________.

Accepted Answer

The Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart found significant evidence that genetics play a key role in determining intelligence, as twins reared apart still showed similar intelligence levels, indicating a genetic component.

Question 10

Which option is NOT one of the Wechsler tests of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

The Wechsler Adolescent Intelligence Measure (WAIM) is not one of the Wechsler tests of intelligence. The Wechsler tests include the WPPSI, WISC, and WAIS, which are designed for different age groups, but there is no test named WAIM in the Wechsler series.

Question 11

What is the Flynn effect?

Accepted Answer

The Flynn effect refers to the observed phenomenon that over time, intelligence scores have been increasing from one generation to the next, suggesting improvements in various factors like education, nutrition, and health that might contribute to these higher scores.

Question 12

Aram is proficient in playing a number of instruments and can easily learn new songs and rhythms. This exemplifies ________ intelligence from the multiple intelligences theory.

Accepted Answer

Aram's ability to play instruments and learn new songs and rhythms directly relates to musical intelligence, as defined in Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. This theory suggests that intelligence is not a single general ability, but rather a collection of distinct dimensions, with musical intelligence being one of them.

Question 13

Rudy is amazing in all of his school classes, except math. He struggles to understand basic arithmetic concepts, confuses mathematical symbols like "+" and "=", and gets very frustrated and upset at the thought of doing math homework. Rudy has a normal level of cognitive functioning in other areas, and reads and writes with ease. Rudy's parents may want to have him evaluated to see if he suffers from ________.

Accepted Answer

Rudy's difficulties with understanding basic arithmetic concepts, confusion over mathematical symbols, and frustration with math, despite normal cognitive functioning in other areas, suggest he may have dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability in math.

Question 14

Which pair of individuals is most likely to have the highest similarity in their IQ scores?

Accepted Answer

Identical twins, even when raised apart, tend to have more similar IQ scores due to their shared genetic makeup.

Question 15

Although her reading skills are just fine, Beatriz has difficulty with her writing. Her teachers have noticed that no matter how hard she tries and how much they work with her the handwriting on her papers is almost illegible. Further, although she has great thoughts and understands concepts at a high level, she is unable to put them into a cohesive written paper. Beatriz may suffer from ________.

Accepted Answer

Beatriz's symptoms of having difficulty with writing, including both the physical act of handwriting and the ability to organize thoughts into written form, are indicative of dysgraphia. Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing abilities. It can manifest as problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.

Question 16

Define an event schema and give an example of one.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Jake is sympathetic and considerate of his friends' moods. He really identifies with their feelings and readily understands their point of view. He is well-known around campus, and he has great relationships with his classmates and professors. Which area of the multiple intelligences model does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

Jake's ability to understand and relate to the emotions, moods, and motivations of others indicates a high level of interpersonal intelligence, which is the capacity to effectively navigate and engage in social interactions and understand others.

Question 18

Which statistic is a measure of how data are dispersed in a population and can be used to give context to larger data sets?

Accepted Answer

Standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values, providing context to how spread out the data points are in a population.

Question 19

Which individual was asked by the French government to create an assessment tool - an intelligence test, of sorts - that would be used to identify schoolchildren who would be more likely to have difficulty in school?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Binet was commissioned by the French government to develop an assessment tool to identify schoolchildren who might face difficulties in school. This led to the creation of the Binet-Simon scale, the precursor to modern IQ tests.

Question 20

An intelligence score that falls below ________ indicates significant cognitive delays, and may be indicative of an intellectual disability.

Accepted Answer

An intelligence score below 70 is generally considered indicative of significant cognitive delays and may be used as a criterion for diagnosing intellectual disability.

Quiz 7: Thinking and Intelligence