Question 1

Who is best known for developing a set of intelligence tests that can be used on individuals from toddlerhood to old age?

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Question 2

Ten-year-old Kookla is found to have a mental age of 12. According to the traditional Stanford-Binet Scale, Kookla has an IQ of

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According to the traditional Stanford-Binet Scale, IQ is calculated as (mental age/chronological age) x 100. In this case, the mental age of Kookla is 12 and her chronological age is 10. Therefore, her IQ would be (12/10) x 100 = 120. Choice D corresponds to an IQ of 120.

Question 3

Harold is about to assess the intelligence of his 4-year-old son, Kumar. Which test would be most appropriate him to select?

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The WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence) is specifically designed for children ages 2 years 6 months to 7 years 7 months, which includes Kumar's age of 4 years. The other tests listed are designed for older children and adults. The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) is not even an intelligence test, but rather a personality test.

Question 4

Given that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution was based on Darwin's extremely insightful observation of animals, it is likely that Gardner would have viewed Darwin as having exceptionally high _____ intelligence.

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Naturalistic intelligence refers to the ability to observe and understand the natural world, including plants and animals. Given that Darwin's theory of evolution was based on his observations of animals, it can be inferred that he had a high level of naturalistic intelligence.

Question 5

If the scores from an intelligence test are normally distributed, then you would predict that the FEWEST number of people would receive an IQ score of _____ on that test.

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In a normal distribution, the fewest number of people will have scores that are farthest from the mean. An IQ score of 70 is farthest from the average score of 100, making it the least common.

Question 6

On a normal distribution of IQ test scores, the average score would be

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The average IQ test score is defined as 100 with a standard deviation of 15 points. The normal distribution is a symmetric bell curve, so the highest frequency of scores occurs at the mean (100). Thus, the best choice is D.

Question 7

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV) test differs from the Stanford-Binet test because only the WISC-IV

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The WISC-IV has separate scores for verbal and performance abilities, distinguishing it from the Stanford-Binet test which provides a single overall IQ score.

Question 8

Who would have the highest IQ?

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Question 9

If the scores from an intelligence test are normally distributed, then you would predict that the largest number of people would receive an IQ score of _____ on that test.

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The mean and median of a normal distribution are the same, and IQ tests are standardized to have a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. Therefore, the largest number of people would receive a score of 100 on the test.

Question 10

One of Siggy's most endearing traits is an exceptional sensitivity to other people's motivations and moods. According to Gardner, Siggy would best be classified as having high _____ intelligence.

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Interpersonal intelligence involves being able to understand and relate well to other people, including sensitivity to their motivations and emotions. This closely aligns with Siggy's exceptional ability to read and connect with others. The other options (bodily-kinesthetic, intrapersonal, and linguistic) do not involve the same level of social perceptiveness as interpersonal intelligence.

Question 11

An information-processing theorist focusing on intelligence testing would be most likely interested in

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An information-processing theorist focusing on intelligence testing would be most interested in how children solve problems on the test, as this relates to their cognitive processes and strategies for problem-solving. They are less likely to be interested in the statistics used to calculate an IQ score or the full IQ score itself, as these measures do not provide insight into the underlying cognitive processes involved in problem-solving. While they may be interested in understanding why children solve problems on the test, this is a broader question that encompasses a variety of factors, including individual differences in motivation, background knowledge, and cognitive abilities, and may not be specific to intelligence testing.

Question 12

According to Howard Gardner, intelligence consists of at least eight distinct abilities. Which of the following is among Gardner's distinct types of intelligence?

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According to Howard Gardner, musical intelligence is one of the eight distinct types of intelligence. The other options (memory capacity, creative, and interracial) are not among Gardner's proposed types of intelligence.

Question 13

Sixty-five-year-old Kint is going to a psychologist to have his verbal IQ assessed. Which test would a competent psychologist select to accomplish this goal?

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The WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) is the appropriate test for assessing verbal IQ in adults, particularly older adults like Kint. The WPPSI and WISC-IV are designed for children, and the MMPI is a personality test, not an intelligence test.

Question 14

To say that test scores are normally distributed around the average score means that

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A normal distribution is also known as a bell curve, where most scores fall around the average score and fewer scores fall as you move toward either end of the curve (high or low). This is because the distribution is symmetrical around the average, with the majority of scores falling within one standard deviation of the mean. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Question 15

The formula for calculating an intelligence quotient is

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The formula for calculating an intelligence quotient (IQ) is IQ = (Mental Age (MA) / Chronological Age (CA)) * 100.

Question 16

On the fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet test,

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The Stanford-Binet test no longer uses mental age to calculate IQ. Instead, it uses a composite score based on a combination of verbal and nonverbal abilities.

Question 17

Jacque is told that he will be taking the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. What type of task should Jacque expect to complete as part of the assessment of his performance IQ?

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Puzzle assembly is a common task included in the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children to assess performance IQ. Arithmetic reasoning and vocabulary, on the other hand, are more commonly associated with the assessment of verbal IQ, while a test of general knowledge is not typically included in either assessment.

Question 18

The STAT test

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Question 19

Test norms are

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Test norms refer to a table of scores that indicate the average score and how to interpret the range of scores around that average score. This helps to provide context for a test taker's score, and allows for comparisons to be made between different individuals taking the same test. A, B, and C are all related to the administration and purpose of a test, but do not specifically pertain to test norms.

Question 20

One of the unique features of Gardner's theory of intelligence is that it

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Gardner's theory rejects the idea that a single IQ score can accurately capture all aspects of intelligence and instead proposes the existence of multiple intelligences.

Quiz 9: Intelligence and Creativity