Question 1

The first IQ scores were:
A)Chronological age divided by mental age
B)(chronological age divided by mental age)x 100
C)Mental age divided by chronological age
D)(mental age divided by chronological age)x 100

Accepted Answer

The first IQ scores were calculated by dividing the mental age by the chronological age and multiplying the result by 100.

Question 2

A "splitter" is someone who argues:
A)The idea that each ability is independent from the others
B)One of the intellects becomes more dominant than the others
C)For a core intelligence for all abilities
D)That IQ scores cannot be changed with experience

Accepted Answer

Splitter refers to the perspective that each ability or intelligence is independent from the others, contrasting with the idea of a single, unified intelligence.

Question 3

Critics of the IQ test often argue that:
A)Most often IQ scores do not correlate with academic performance
B)The IQ test does not measure how well individuals can succeed in their environment
C)IQ scores,even those that are culture-free,differ widely across cultures
D)Most politicians score low on IQ tests

Accepted Answer

Critics argue that the IQ test only measures a narrow range of cognitive abilities and does not take into account other important factors that contribute to an individual's success, such as motivation, creativity, emotional intelligence, and cultural factors. Therefore, the IQ test may not accurately predict an individual's ability to succeed in their environment.

Question 4

Intelligence is:
A)The capacity for learning,reasoning,and understanding
B)What we think intelligence is
C)What IQ tests measure
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is commonly defined as the capacity for learning, reasoning, and understanding. While IQ tests can offer a measurement of these abilities, they are not the only indicator of intelligence. Ultimately, our perception of intelligence may also be influenced by our own biases and cultural backgrounds.

Question 5

The characteristic most closely predicted by performance on intelligence tests is:
A)Job performance
B)Socioeconomic status
C)Performance in school
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Performance in school is most closely predicted by performance on intelligence tests, as these tests are designed to measure cognitive abilities that are directly related to academic skills and knowledge.

Question 6

IQ stands for:
A)Intelligence quotient
B)Intelligence quickness
C)Individual quotient
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient, which is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities and intellectual potential. It is typically measured through IQ tests and was first developed by French psychologist Alfred Binet in the early 20th century.

Question 7

The general factor of intelligence is:
A)The idea that each ability can be considered a separate intelligence
B)When one of the intellects becomes more dominant than the others
C)A core intelligence for all abilities
D)The fact that IQ scores cannot be changed with experience

Accepted Answer

The general factor of intelligence, also known as g-factor, suggests that there is a core intelligence that underlies all cognitive abilities. This means that individuals who perform well in one area of intelligence are likely to perform well in other areas, indicating a general level of cognitive ability or intelligence. This is supported by research on factor analysis, which has found that scores on various cognitive tests are positively correlated, indicating a common underlying factor of intelligence.

Question 8

The splitters ___.
A)emphasize separate abilities over any general factor
B)cannot agree on how many intelligences there are
C)may be dealing with over 70 different abilities or intelligences
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The statement in option A emphasizes the focus on separate abilities rather than a general factor, option B highlights the disagreement on the exact number of intelligences, and option C states the possibility of over 70 different abilities or intelligences. Therefore, all of the options are correct making D the best choice.

Question 9

Most IQ scores are:
A)Above 100
B)Below 100
C)Above 70 but below 130
D)Above 100 but below 200

Accepted Answer

IQ scores are designed to follow a normal distribution with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. Most people (about 95%) have IQ scores within two standard deviations of the mean, which places them between 70 and 130.

Question 10

Evidence to support the "splitters" includes:
A)That a person good in math also generally has good verbal abilities
B)That localized brain damage that impairs one ability sometimes does not interfere with other abilities
C)The lack of ability of autistic adults to perform most activities even with experience
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Localized brain damage that impairs one ability but does not interfere with other abilities supports the idea of "splitters." This suggests that different abilities are processed in different regions of the brain. The other options (A and C) are not relevant to supporting the idea of "splitters."

Question 11

If the theory of the "splitters" is accurate:
A)There are multiple intelligences
B)Our intelligences are more or less independent of each other
C)Proficiency in one ability is not strongly related to proficiency in most other abilities
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The theory of "splitters" suggests that there are multiple intelligences and that our intelligences are more or less independent of each other. It also suggests that proficiency in one ability is not strongly related to proficiency in most other abilities. Therefore, all of the above choices are accurate if this theory is correct.

Question 12

The first intelligence test was:
A)Created by Alfred Binet
B)Designed to match high school students to career paths
C)Used as part of a screening device for immigrants to the United States during the 1920s
D)Designed to identify gifted grammar school students

Accepted Answer

The first intelligence test was created by Alfred Binet in France in 1905. It was designed to identify children who needed extra help in school and to place them in appropriate classes.

Question 13

The ability most closely correlated with your IQ score is ___ with correlations ranging from ___.
A)job performance,.25-.50
B)school performance,.60-.80
C)school performance,.40-.60
D)socioeconomic status,.40-.55

Accepted Answer

School performance is the ability most closely correlated with IQ score, with correlations ranging from .40 to .60.

Question 14

IQ test scores were originally designed so that if an individual is about as intelligent as others of the same age,then the:
A)IQ score would be similar to the chronological age
B)Mental age would be similar to the chronological age
C)IQ score would be similar to the mental age
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of IQ test scores were originally designed so...

Question 15

Critics of IQ tests argue that:
A)The tests are really measuring health
B)They are biased in favor of those with higher socioeconomic levels
C)Most tests are culture-free and thus cannot measure understanding
D)They all measure cultural norms and rules

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that IQ tests have a cultural bias in favor of those from higher socioeconomic classes. This bias can affect the performance of individuals from lower socioeconomic classes, who may not have had the same access to educational and cultural resources. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because IQ tests are designed to measure intellectual ability rather than health, and some IQ tests attempt to be culture-free or culturally fair, although achieving complete cultural neutrality is difficult. Finally, while cultural norms and rules can influence test performance, they do not completely determine intelligence.

Question 16

The average IQ score is:
A)0
B)1
C)100
D)1000

Accepted Answer

The average IQ score is defined as 100. This score is based on a standardized test and is used as a reference point to compare individual scores. A score below 70 is considered significantly below average, while a score above 130 is considered significantly above average.

Question 17

A difference between Einstein's brain and the average brain is that:
A)It was larger in size
B)It was lighter in weight
C)There were more neurons
D)There was no difference

Accepted Answer

Einstein's brain was actually lighter in weight than the average adult male brain. Studies and reports suggest that while the average adult male brain weighs about 1,400 grams, Einstein's brain weighed 1,230 grams. This difference has intrigued scientists and sparked numerous studies to understand the potential reasons behind his extraordinary cognitive abilities.

Question 18

The Raven Progressive Matrices is an IQ test that:
A)Is designed to be culture free
B)Is verbal but not mathematical
C)Measures the intelligence of animals
D)Is not an IQ test

Accepted Answer

The Raven Progressive Matrices test is known for being designed to be culture free, meaning that it does not rely on specific cultural knowledge or experiences that may disadvantage certain groups of people.

Question 19

The original IQ tests were designed for:
A)Children
B)Adults
C)Both children and adults
D)The mentally impaired

Accepted Answer

The original IQ tests, developed in the early 20th century by Alfred Binet and Théodore Simon, were designed specifically for children. Their purpose was to identify students who needed additional academic support.

Question 20

A "lumper" is someone who:
A)Has low intelligence
B)Believes intelligence is a single,unitary capability
C)Scores similarly on different IQ tests
D)Argues that individuals have multiple intelligences

Accepted Answer

A "lumper" is someone who believes that intelligence is a single, unitary capability, as opposed to a "splitter" who believes in multiple intelligences. Therefore, the correct answer is B. None of the other options describe a "lumper."

Quiz 13: Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

The first IQ scores were:

A "splitter" is someone who argues:

Critics of the IQ test often argue that:

Intelligence is:

The characteristic most closely predicted by performance on intelligence tests is:

IQ stands for:

The general factor of intelligence is:

The splitters ___.

Most IQ scores are:

Evidence to support the "splitters" includes:

If the theory of the "splitters" is accurate:

The first intelligence test was:

The ability most closely correlated with your IQ score is _ with correlations ranging from _.

IQ test scores were originally designed so that if an individual is about as intelligent as others of the same age,then the:

Critics of IQ tests argue that:

The average IQ score is:

A difference between Einstein's brain and the average brain is that:

The Raven Progressive Matrices is an IQ test that:

The original IQ tests were designed for:

A "lumper" is someone who: