Question 1

What percentage of people with mental retardation can be described as having a profound level of mental retardation?

Accepted Answer

Profound mental retardation is the most severe form and is relatively rare, affecting only about 1% to 2% of individuals with mental retardation.

Question 2

Kristina scored below average on an intelligence test in 5ᵗʰ grade.As a result,she was held back a year.Her parents and teachers developed low expectations for her.Ultimately,Kristina quit high school and took a low paying job at a convenience store.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Kristina's low expectations from her parents and teachers due to her below-average score on an intelligence test created a self-fulfilling prophecy. This means that the low expectations set for her led to her underachieving and eventually dropping out of high school.

Question 3

Tom's parents have just been told that Tom has dyslexia.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading skills, including difficulty with word recognition, pronunciation, and comprehension. It is not related to impaired ability in mathematics, mental retardation, hyperactivity, or giftedness.

Question 4

Regarding gender differences in cognitive abilities,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that females are more likely than males to suffer from dyslexia is false. Dyslexia affects both genders equally.

Question 5

Casey is eight years old.He has finally learned to dress himself in the mornings and is learning to play softball with his older brother.However,he does not seem to be able to learn how to read or perform simple mathematic operations.Casey is best described as having _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Casey is eight years old.He has finally...

Question 6

Historically,males have outperformed females in math skills; today

Accepted Answer

While historically males have outperformed females in math skills, in recent years the differences in performance have been getting much smaller. This has been confirmed by numerous studies and standardized test results. However, it should be noted that there is still a disproportionate number of males at the highest levels of math ability, while there may be more females at the lower end of the scale.

Question 7

Several culture-fair tests of intelligence have been developed.Research indicates that these tests _____.

Accepted Answer

Culture-fair tests are designed to minimize the influence of cultural factors on test performance. Research has shown that these tests are more predictive of academic performance for African-Americans than standard IQ tests, which are more heavily influenced by cultural factors.

Question 8

Concerns with intelligence tests include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The concern of a lack of access to intelligence tests is not listed as an option in the given answer choices. All other choices are concerns with intelligence tests.

Question 9

Kelly is a 12-year-old with mental retardation.Even though she has difficulty with math and reading,Kelly is placed in a regular classroom for her entire school day.Which educational practice for students with mental retardation is Kelly's school using?

Accepted Answer

Kelly's school is using mainstreaming, which means placing students with special needs in regular classrooms to the greatest extent possible. This allows them to interact with typical peers and learn in a more natural environment.

Question 10

Regarding mental retardation,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Low IQ scores alone are not sufficient to determine mental retardation. Other factors, such as adaptive functioning and impairment in multiple areas of development, must also be taken into consideration.

Question 11

Samuel faces the challenge of mental retardation.He has been working as a cashier in a convenience store for several years. He has learned to do relatively simple arithmetic as it applies to his job,and he can read well enough to understand the daily newspaper,but he cannot easily go beyond these tasks.Samuel is best described as having _____.

Accepted Answer

Samuel is able to perform simple arithmetic and read well enough to understand the daily newspaper. These abilities suggest that he has mild retardation, which is characterized by an IQ range of 50-70 and limited social and academic abilities but can typically acquire basic academic skills and become somewhat self-sufficient. Samuel's ability to hold a job as a cashier also supports the classification of mild retardation.

Question 12

Culture-fair IQ tests are not widely used because they

Accepted Answer

Culture-fair IQ tests have been criticized for not predicting academic performance as well as standard tests. This has made them less popular and less widely used.

Question 13

Eric was tested at school for entry into the gifted program.It is likely that Eric scored at least _____ on his intelligence test.

Accepted Answer

In order to enter a gifted program, a student typically needs to score in the top 2-3% of their age group on an intelligence test. A score of 130 or above would put Eric in this category. While it's possible that Eric scored higher than 130, there's not enough information in the question to make such an assumption, so C is the best choice. A score of 100 would place Eric within the average range, while a score of 115 would be above average but not quite in the gifted range. Scores of 150, 175, or higher would be exceptional and place Eric well above the gifted range required for entry into the program.

Question 14

Esther scores 130 on a test of intelligence.Esther's score corresponds to the ______ percentile of the population.

Accepted Answer

A score of 130 corresponds to the 98th percentile, meaning that Esther scored higher than 98% of the population who took the test.

Question 15

In IQ testing,what is predictive validity?

Accepted Answer

Predictive validity refers to the degree to which test scores accurately forecast future behavior or performance. It assesses how well a test score can be used to predict future outcomes or behaviors.

Question 16

Other factors being equal,which of the following is predicted for Roxanne and her brother Reginald?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Other factors being equal,which of the following...

Question 17

Marvin is a 25-year-old man with mental retardation.He has very simple communication and manual skills,but has great difficulty in reading and math.Based on this description,Marvin's IQ score most likely falls between

Accepted Answer

Marvin's description suggests he has moderate mental retardation, which typically corresponds to an IQ score between 35 and 49.

Question 18

Louise is a 35-year-old woman with mental retardation.She has the reading and math skills of a normal sixth-grader.She can function fairly independently and has a productive job.Her level of mental retardation is most likely described as ____.

Accepted Answer

Louise's ability to read and do math at a sixth-grade level and her ability to function fairly independently and hold a productive job suggest that her level of mental retardation is mild. People with mild mental retardation typically have an IQ range of 50-70 and can often learn academic and vocational skills with appropriate support and accommodations.

Question 19

Tara has experienced severe delays in all areas of development.Her doctors think she may be able to learn some simple tasks,but she will require fairly close supervision in everything she does.Tara is best described as having _____.

Accepted Answer

According to the description, Tara has experienced severe delays in all areas of development and will require fairly close supervision in everything she does. This fits the criteria for severe retardation, which is characterized by significant deficits in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Question 20

Chalanda is described as moderately retarded.She likely has an IQ in the range of

Accepted Answer

Moderate intellectual disability is typically associated with an IQ range of 35 to 49.

Quiz 7: Thinking, language, and Intelligence