Question 1

Melinda is an extremely successful surgeon.Which of Gardner's multiple intelligences does she therefore possess in abundance?

Accepted Answer

A successful surgeon would likely possess spatial intelligence for visualizing the human body and kinesthetic intelligence for precise physical movements during surgery.

Question 2

In terms of Sternberg's theory of intelligence,an architect who draws blueprints of a standard house is showing _____ intelligence; the contractor who builds the house is showing _____intelligence.

Accepted Answer

An architect drawing blueprints involves analytical intelligence, which is about problem-solving and planning. The contractor building the house demonstrates practical intelligence, which involves applying knowledge to real-world situations.

Question 3

Most proposed designs for the Vietnam War Memorial involved statues of soldiers.The winning design was a low black wall inscribed with the names of the dead.The architect who submitted the winning design is clearly very high in Sternberg's _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The winning design for the Vietnam War Memorial was unique and unconventional, showcasing a high level of creativity in the architect's approach. This suggests that the architect has a strong creative intelligence, making option C the best choice. Analytical intelligence (option A) and practical intelligence (option B) may have also played a role in the architect's success, but the given information primarily highlights the architect's creative ability. Emotional intelligence (option D) is not directly related to the design of the memorial.

Question 4

Sun is a wonderful history student.According to Spearman's theory,her abilities at science should be _____; according to Gardner's theory,her abilities at science should be _____.

Accepted Answer

According to Spearman's theory of general intelligence (g factor), abilities in different areas are correlated, so if Sun is good at history, she should also be good at science. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that different abilities are independent, so her abilities in science would be unrelated to her abilities in history.

Question 5

Alina is a straight A student in an honors business program,and she has had very prestigious internships.During her job interviews,Alina's arrogance about her own abilities comes through.She fails to realize from their reactions that the interviewers are looking for team players,not independent superstars.Alina is not offered any of these jobs because she lacks:

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence refers to an individual's ability to understand and manage their own emotions and navigate social situations effectively. Alina's arrogance suggests a lack of emotional intelligence, as she is not picking up on the interviewers' cues and failing to recognize the importance of teamwork in the workplace. In contrast, intrapersonal intelligence refers to an individual's ability to understand their own thoughts and emotions, which is not the issue in this scenario. General intelligence and fluid intelligence refer to broader cognitive abilities, which may be relevant for job performance but are not directly related to Alina's failure to secure a job offer.

Question 6

Which of the following abilities is NOT an aspect of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions as well as recognize and understand the emotions of others. It does not involve managing other people's emotions.

Question 7

Hyun is working on a chemistry project with Raul.Raul insists on doing things his way and argues with all of Hyun's suggestions.Hyun finds himself getting angry.Before he says something nasty,Hyun reminds himself that the goal is to complete a good project and fighting with Raul will not accomplish that.Hyun is clearly high on which of the four attributes of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Hyun is displaying the ability to manage his own emotions by recognizing that getting into a fight with Raul will not benefit their project. He is able to control his anger and focus on the goal at hand.

Question 8

Theories of general intelligence,like Gardner's theory,see intelligence as being expressed in areas such as math and language.The important difference in Gardner's theory is that the intelligences:

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences proposes that there are eight independent intelligences, including verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. These intelligences do not correlate strongly with each other and are considered separate abilities.

Question 9

_____ describes intelligence as a unitary construct._____ describes two aspects of intelligence._____ describes multiple intelligences.

Accepted Answer

The Stanford-Binet Test describes intelligence as a unitary construct, the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale describes two aspects of intelligence (verbal and performance), and Gardner's approach describes multiple intelligences.

Question 10

Galton believed that the most important factor in intelligence was:

Accepted Answer

Galton believed that intelligence was largely determined by the efficiency of the brain, specifically in terms of sensory acuity, reaction time, and accuracy of movement. He did not focus on the size or dominance of specific brain lobes. Additionally, while neural storage may play a role in intelligence, Galton did not specifically cite it as the most important factor.

Question 11

The concept of emotional intelligence has been criticized for considering a set of skills to be a form of intelligence.Which other theory of intelligence has been criticized for the same reason?

Accepted Answer

Both Gardner and Sternberg proposed multiple intelligences, including emotional intelligence, which has been criticized for considering a set of skills as a form of intelligence like traditional intelligence theories.

Question 12

A larger volume of neuronal cell bodies in areas that support attentional control is related to _____ intelligence but not to _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The question refers to the relationship between neuronal cell bodies in areas supporting attentional control and intelligence. The options are general intelligence (G factor), emotional intelligence (EI), crystallized intelligence (Gc), and fluid intelligence (Gf). The research mentioned in the question indicates that a larger volume of neuronal cell bodies in areas that support attentional control is related to fluid intelligence (Gf) but not to crystallized intelligence (Gc). Therefore, the best choice is D) fluid (Gf) intelligence; crystallized (Gc) intelligence.

Question 13

An important difference between Gardner's multiple intelligences and the use of g in multiple areas is that Gardner's intelligences are defined _____ and the skills associated with general intelligence are defined _____.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's multiple intelligences are defined descriptively, meaning they are described in terms of the skills and abilities associated with each intelligence. On the other hand, the skills associated with general intelligence (g) are defined statistically, through factor analysis and other quantitative methods.

Question 14

Daniel plans to attend law school and later run for political office.Which of Gardner's multiple intelligences will he need to be a good law student? Which will he need to become a successful politician?

Accepted Answer

To be a good law student, Daniel will need linguistic intelligence for understanding and using language effectively, and logical/mathematical intelligence for reasoning and problem-solving. To become a successful politician, he will need interpersonal intelligence to interact effectively with others.

Question 15

Emotional intelligence encompasses which of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others. This involves both interpersonal intelligence (the ability to understand others' emotions, motivations, and intentions) and intrapersonal intelligence (the ability to understand and regulate one's own emotions). Therefore, the best choice is C, which includes both interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences.

Question 16

Which memory system is most closely related to intelligence test scores?

Accepted Answer

Working memory, which involves the ability to hold and manipulate information in the mind over brief intervals, has been shown to be strongly related to intelligence test scores. This is because intelligence tests typically require individuals to use their working memory in order to solve problems and complete tasks.

Question 17

The link between working memory and attention is most likely due to:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The link between working memory and attention...

Question 18

Which of the following factors are associated with greater longevity?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that high intelligence and faster reaction time are associated with greater longevity, as they may reflect better overall brain health and efficiency.

Question 19

Recent MRI studies have found that about _____ of the variability among people in intelligence is accounted for by brain volume.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recent MRI studies have found that about...

Question 20

In contrast to Gardner's idea of several independent intelligences dealing with different intellectual content,Sternberg's theory involves:

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory involves different aspects of intelligence, such as analytical intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence, which are not completely independent but are related and can work together in different situations.

Quiz 8: Thinking and Intelligence