Question 1

List the three components of intelligent behavior in Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, and briefly describe each component.

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Question 2

The Sternberg-Lubart investment theory is about

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The Sternberg-Lubart investment theory is a theory of creativity which proposes that creativity arises from the combination of three components: intellectual abilities, knowledge, and personality traits. The theory suggests that these components can be developed through investment, which involves dedicating time, effort, and resources to develop one's creative abilities.

Question 3

Learning through self-discovery and getting encouragement to be curious are especially helpful for children to become

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Divergent thinking is the ability to generate creative and original ideas by exploring many possible solutions. Self-discovery and curiosity encourage children to explore their own interests and ideas. This, in turn, promotes divergent thinking skills. Convergent thinking, on the other hand, refers to the ability to come up with a single correct answer to a problem, which is not necessarily promoted by self-discovery and curiosity. Dynamically assessed and factor analyzed are not related to the topic of the question.

Question 4

Presently, most school programs for gifted children

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Most school programs for gifted children focus on enriching and speeding up traditional learning. This approach aims to challenge students with advanced material and provide opportunities for them to take on more complex projects and activities. Some schools may also offer enrichment classes or programs that expose gifted children to new subjects, such as music, art, or foreign languages. However, the integration of gifted programs with the general curriculum varies by school and district. Option A is incorrect because not all school programs for gifted children are integrated with the general curriculum. Option C is incorrect because while some programs may encourage the development of creative thinking skills, this is not the primary focus of most programs. Option D is incorrect because it is unlikely that a program would encourage gifted children to mimic their teachers; rather, the goal is to provide opportunities for them to develop their own talents and abilities.

Question 5

Teachers can encourage creativity in the classroom by

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Question 6

The multicomponent (confluence) theory of creativity states that creativity results from the person's

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The multicomponent theory of creativity suggests that creativity arises from a combination of situational and personal factors. These factors can include domain-relevant skills, knowledge, personality traits, and motivation, among others. Therefore, choice D, which refers to a joining of particular situational/personal factors, is the best answer. The other options (A, B, and C) are not accurate because creativity is not solely determined by one's innate abilities or will to be creative.

Question 7

Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw wrote, "Others see things as they are and ask why; I consider things as they might have been and ask why not." Shaw's interest in possibilities suggests a concern for

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Shaw's interest in considering things as they might have been and asking why not suggests an interest in divergent thinking, which involves generating multiple possible solutions or perspectives for a given situation.

Question 8

According to the Sternberg-Lubart investment theory, a creative person would

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The Sternberg-Lubart investment theory suggests that creative individuals have a legislative cognitive style, meaning they prefer to create and formulate new ideas and rules rather than follow existing ones.

Question 9

Which of the text's theme is most prominent in the study of intelligence?

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The nature-nurture debate is most prominent in the study of intelligence, as it explores how genetic factors (nature) and environmental influences (nurture) contribute to individual differences in intelligence.

Question 10

Identify the two aspects of intellectual performance proposed by Charles Spearman.

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Question 11

"How can we improve the accuracy of election balloting?" This question requires ____ because there are many possible solutions.

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Divergent thinking is the ability to generate a variety of ideas in response to a prompt, and is necessary to come up with potential solutions to the problem of inaccurate election balloting. Compensatory interventions refer to supports provided to individuals with disabilities, and are not relevant to this question. Crystallized intelligence is the ability to use learned knowledge and experience, which is also not directly relevant to this question. Stereotype threat is the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, and is not relevant to this question.

Question 12

List the eight second-stratum abilities proposed in Carroll's three-stratum theory of intelligence, and identify one third-stratum ability associated with each of the second-stratum abilities.

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Question 13

Which of these is NOT among the attributes of creative people, according to the investment theory?

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The investment theory of creativity suggests that creative people are characterized by certain cognitive styles (like a legislative style), intrinsic motivation, and the ability to persuade others. It does not posit a specific genotype for creativity.

Question 14

Identify the two major dimensions of intellect proposed by Cattell and Horn, and describe the abilities included in each of these dimensions.

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Question 15

Bonzo purchases junk at flea markets and imaginatively refurnishes it into entirely different products, which he resells at high prices. Bonzo is ____, according to the Sternberg-Lubart investment theory.

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Bonzo's ability to see potential in junk and transform it into something entirely different shows his creativity. This aligns with the Sternberg-Lubart investment theory, which emphasizes the importance of creative abilities in successful entrepreneurship. Financially thrifty could also be a possible choice, but it does not capture the key aspect of Bonzo's imaginative approach to repurposing old items. The other two choices, convergent thinking and concern about his own developmental quotient, are not relevant to Bonzo's situation.

Question 16

Explain how a child's mental age would be determined using Binet's testing procedure.

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Question 17

Steve Wozniak, inventor of the Apple computer, persisted even after Xerox told him the public had no interest in home computing. Woz had qualities of ____ identified in the Sternberg-Lubart theory.

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The Sternberg-Lubart theory focuses on creativity and ways in which individuals develop and utilize their creative abilities. Steve Wozniak's persistence and invention of the Apple computer demonstrate the creative qualities identified in this theory.

Question 18

Creativity may be fostered in schools by

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Encouraging exploration and self-paced learning allows students to think independently, explore their interests, and develop creative problem-solving skills, which are essential for fostering creativity.

Question 19

List the seven primary mental abilities identified by Thurstone.

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Question 20

According to the Sternberg-Lubart investment theory, creative people are LEAST described as

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According to the Sternberg-Lubart investment theory, creative people are characterized by the ability to take risks, resourcefulness, and deep knowledge in their field of expertise. However, they are unlikely to be described as conforming, as creativity often involves breaking away from traditional or established norms.

Quiz 8: Intelligence: Measuring Mental Performance