Question 1

A person taking the WAIS-IV would receive a

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The WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition) provides a Full Scale IQ score along with four additional scale scores: Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed.

Question 2

With respect to the Wechsler Intelligence Scales, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT for which one?

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The answer of With respect to the Wechsler Intelligence Scales,...

Question 3

Using the latest version of the Stanford-Binet test, if someone were to receive an IQ score of 109 today, it would mean that the person

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The Stanford-Binet test is designed so that the average score is 100, with a standard deviation of 15. A score of 109 falls within the range considered to be "average" or "normal" intelligence, not indicating superior intelligence, developmental disability, or a score lower than 50 percent of test-takers.  Average IQ ranges between 85 and 115.

Question 4

To meet one of the criteria for classification as intellectually disabled, an individual must

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Significant limitations in adaptive behaviors such as conceptual, social, and practical skills are a key criterion for the classification of intellectual disability.

Question 5

On IQ tests today, decisions concerning which scores would be labeled "gifted" are most likely made on the basis of

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Giftedness is typically determined by a specific cutoff point on IQ tests, often set at a score that places an individual in the top 2-3% of the population, rather than subjective measures or relative performance.

Question 6

Your friend has an IQ that is well above average, is highly original and innovative, and will complete whatever assignment is given to him with a strong sense of commitment. Which of the following describes your friend most aptly?

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Gifted individuals often have an IQ that is well above average, exhibit high levels of creativity and originality, and demonstrate a strong commitment to completing tasks, which aligns with the description of your friend.  People can be considered gifted if they have an IQ that is well above average, rather than a superior IQ, and if they also show high levels of creativity and high levels of commitment to particular problems or domains of performance.

Question 7

Your author proposes several explanations for why people with higher IQs live longer than people with lower IQs. They include all but which of the following?

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Choice D is incorrect because it suggests a causal relationship between race, ethnicity, and IQ that is not supported by scientific consensus. The other options (A, B, C) are plausible explanations that relate IQ to longevity without invoking race or ethnicity.

Question 8

Charles Spearman's belief that there is a factor of general intelligence underlying all intelligent performance was based on his finding that

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Spearman proposed the theory of a general intelligence factor, "g", based on his observation that performance across different cognitive tasks tends to be correlated, suggesting a common underlying factor.  Charles Spearman carried out an early and influential application of factor analysis in the domain of intelligence. He discovered that the performance of individuals on a variety of intelligence tests was highly correlated. From this pattern he concluded that there is a factor of general intelligence underlying all intellectual performance. He called this factor "g."

Question 9

Raymond Cattell distinguished between ________ intelligence, which involves the knowledge a person has already acquired, and ________ intelligence, which is the ability to see complex relationships and to solve problems.

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Cattell distinguished between crystallized intelligence, which is the knowledge a person has already acquired, and fluid intelligence, which is the ability to see complex relationships and solve problems.

Question 10

A woman is great at dealing with situations that she has encountered before, but she has difficulty when thrown into a new situation that requires her to see complex relationships. According to Cattell, the woman would probably receive a low score on a test of ________ intelligence.

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Fluid intelligence involves the ability to think abstractly, reason, identify patterns, solve problems, and discern relationships, especially in new situations that don't rely on previously acquired knowledge. The woman's difficulty with new situations and complex relationships suggests a lower level of fluid intelligence, not crystallized intelligence, which is based on the knowledge and skills that one has acquired over time.  Fluid intelligence is the ability to solve novel and abstract problems and deal with complex relationships.

Question 11

Applying Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, when people are solving anagram problems they are most likely using________ components to manipulate the letters in their heads and ________ components to devise strategies for finding solutions.

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In Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, the performance components are involved in the execution of tasks, such as manipulating letters in one's head for anagrams. The metacognitive components are responsible for planning, monitoring, and evaluating problem-solving strategies, which aligns with devising strategies for finding solutions.  To solve T-R-H-O-S try consonant clusters that are probable in English. Metacognition allows you to select a strategy such as this. Manipulating letters in your head requires performance components. By the way, the answer is "SHORT."

Question 12

A group of friends has been to a concert, but finds that their car will not start when it is time to leave. One member of the group quickly helps the group find another way to get home. Based on Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence, she would be credited with having high ________ intelligence.

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Creative intelligence captures people's abilities to deal with novel problems. Sternberg suggests that "creative intelligence involves skills used to create, invent, discover, suppose, or hypothesize."

Question 13

Your textbook notes a research study that was conducted using participants who worked in the printing and graphics industry. It found that greater company growth over a four-year period was positive correlated with higher levels of __________ intelligence.

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Practical intelligence refers to the ability to solve everyday problems by utilizing knowledge gained from experience. In the context of company growth, especially in industries like printing and graphics, practical intelligence enables individuals to adapt to changing environments, optimize processes, and make decisions that drive success. This form of intelligence is directly applicable to navigating the complexities and challenges of growing a business.  Practical intelligence is reflected in the management of day-to-day affairs. It involves being able to adapt to different contexts, select appropriate contexts, and shape your environment to suit your needs.

Question 14

A boy does not do particularly well in his schoolwork, but those who know him say that he has "street smarts." He adapts well to new situations, gets along day to day with few problems, and seems to have a knack for getting his needs met. According to Sternberg's theory, he has ________ intelligence.

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According to Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, practical intelligence refers to the ability to adapt to, shape, and select environments to meet both personal goals and the demands of one's everyday life. The boy's ability to adapt well to new situations and effectively navigate day-to-day challenges aligns with the concept of practical intelligence.

Question 15

Howard Gardner's view of intelligence includes ________ different types, and does not specifically mention ________ intelligence as one of the types.

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Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes eight distinct types of intelligence but does not specifically mention "conceptual" intelligence as one of them. These types are linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

Question 16

Using Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence as a guide, one would expect that an expert salesperson would be high in ________ intelligence, and an expert dancer would be high in ________ intelligence.

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Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that interpersonal intelligence is key for understanding and interacting with others, which is crucial for a salesperson. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence refers to the ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully, which is essential for a dancer.  Core components of the salesperson's interpersonal intelligence are attending to the temperaments, motivations, and desires of other people. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence in the dancer's case refers to abilities to control one's body movements and to handle objects skillfully.

Question 17

Researchers studying emotional intelligence have defined it in terms of four major component abilities. All of the following abilities are on this list EXCEPT for which one?

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The four major components of emotional intelligence, as commonly accepted by researchers, include using emotions to facilitate thinking, regulating one's emotions to promote emotional and intellectual growth, and perceiving, appraising, and expressing emotions accurately. Making emotional growth the primary goal of one's life is not listed as a component of emotional intelligence in the research literature.  This is not one of the essential components of emotional intelligence noted by your chapter.

Question 18

In a study described in the textbook, researchers assessed the emotional intelligence of handball players by attempting to elicit an emotional reaction in their participants. This was attempted by having them

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Listening to audio tapes with negative statements is a method that can be used to elicit emotional reactions, allowing researchers to assess emotional intelligence by observing how participants process and respond to negative emotional stimuli.

Question 19

Henry Goddard's argument on the genetic inferiority of certain groups was further reinforced when

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Henry Goddard's argument on the genetic inferiority of certain groups was reinforced by the results of large-scale Army intelligence testing during World War I, where African Americans and other racial minorities scored lower than Whites. This was interpreted by some, including Goddard, as evidence of genetic differences in intelligence, although this interpretation is deeply flawed and reflects the biases and methodological issues of the time.

Question 20

In the United States, the tradition has been to attribute group differences in IQ scores to

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One very negative tradition has been to attribute these differences to genetic inferiority.

Quiz 9: Intelligence and Intelligence Assessment