Question 1

Who created the concept of intelligence quotient?
A) Alfred Binet
B) William Stern
C) David Wechsler
D) Robert J.Sternberg

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who created the concept of intelligence quotient?
A)...

Question 2

The worldwide increase in intelligence scores that has occurred over a short period of time has been called the:
A) Binet effect.
B) Goleman effect.
C) Flynn effect.
D) Wechsler effect.

Accepted Answer

The increase in intelligence scores over a short period of time is referred to as the Flynn effect, after James Flynn who extensively researched and drew attention to this phenomenon. The other options (Binet effect, Goleman effect, Wechsler effect) do not refer to the same concept or phenomenon.

Question 3

Considering how early intervention programs to improve intellectual development-such as the Abecedarian Intervention program-have shown marked improvements in the IQ of participants,it can be inferred that the main reason children from low SES families earn lower scores on IQ tests is that:
A) the parents have difficulty providing an intellectually stimulating environment for their children.
B) the genes for lower intelligence are passed down from the parents to the children.
C) IQ tests are culture-fair tests.
D) IQ tests fail to test for street-smarts and practical intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The Abecedarian Intervention program and other early intervention programs have shown that children from low SES families often do not have access to an intellectually stimulating environment due to various socio-economic factors. The lack of opportunities for learning and stimulation can lead to lower scores on IQ tests. There is little evidence to support options B, C, and D.

Question 4

Amber is given a Stanford-Binet intelligence test.Her mental age is determined to be 14 and her chronological age is 10.Which of the following is true of Amber?
A) Her IQ score is 86.
B) Her IQ score is about average.
C) Her IQ score is below the majority of the population.
D) Her IQ score is above the majority of the population.

Accepted Answer

Amber's IQ is calculated using the formula: (Mental Age / Chronological Age) * 100. So, (14 / 10) * 100 = 140. An IQ score of 140 is significantly above the average IQ score of 100, indicating she is above the majority of the population in intelligence.

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner?
A) Intrapersonal
B) Analytical
C) Practical
D) Creative

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner identified nine types of intelligence including intrapersonal, linguistic, logical-mathematical, naturalistic, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, visual-spatial, and existential. Therefore, the correct answer is option A as it is one of the intelligences identified by Gardner. Options B to D are not among the types of intelligence identified by Gardner.

Question 6

Sergio's mental age is 8,but his chronological age is 9,we would say that Sergio's IQ is:
A) average.
B) below average.
C) above average.
D) cannot be determined from the information provided.

Accepted Answer

Sergio's mental age is lower than his chronological age, meaning he is above average in terms of intelligence for his age. This is reflected by his IQ score being above 100, which is the average score for a given age group.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about IQ or intelligence is true?
A) Modifications in environment have no impact on one's IQ score.
B) Schooling has been shown to have no influence over intelligence.
C) The conception of intelligence is the same across cultures.
D) IQ scores have been rapidly increasing around the world.

Accepted Answer

IQ scores have been increasing around the world, a phenomenon known as the Flynn Effect. This suggests that modifications in environmental factors, such as education and nutrition, have a significant impact on IQ scores. The conception of intelligence may vary across cultures, and schooling has been shown to have some influence over intelligence, but not to the extent that environmental modifications do.

Question 8

What is the exact term for a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)has a low IQ,usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)has difficulty adapting to the demands of everyday life; and (3)first exhibits these characteristics by age 18?
A) Giftedness
B) Intellectual disability
C) Metacognition
D) Mindfulness

Accepted Answer

The exact term for this condition is intellectual disability, which is characterized by a low IQ, difficulty adapting to everyday life demands, and onset of symptoms before age 18. A is incorrect because giftedness refers to individuals who have high intelligence and exceptional abilities. C and D are incorrect because they refer to cognitive processes, not a condition of limited mental ability.

Question 9

Nathan Brody and many other researchers have observed that people who excel at one type of intellectual task are:
A) likely to underperform in other tasks.
B) evidence that the multiple-intelligence approaches are correct.
C) proof that intelligence is a number of specific abilities.
D) likely to excel at others too.

Accepted Answer

Nathan Brody and many other researchers have observed that people who excel at one type of intellectual task are likely to excel at others too. This supports the idea that intelligence is a general ability that can be applied to various tasks.

Question 10

Robert J.Sternberg's triarchic theory and Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence are examples of the idea that:
A) intelligence is a general ability.
B) there are three types of intelligence.
C) intelligence consists of a number of specific abilities.
D) culture plays an important role in the development of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Both Robert J.Sternberg's triarchic theory and Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence propose that intelligence consists of multiple specific abilities and skills, rather than being a general ability or limited to only three types of intelligence.

Question 11

If intelligence is assumed to be normally distributed,which of the following would you expect to find in the overall population?
A) More people of high intelligence than of low intelligence
B) More people of moderate intelligence than of high or low intelligence
C) More people of high intelligence than of moderate or low intelligence
D) More people of low intelligence than of moderate or high intelligence

Accepted Answer

If intelligence is normally distributed, it follows a bell-shaped curve with the majority of the population falling in the center (moderate intelligence) and fewer people at the extremes (high and low intelligence). Therefore, B is the correct choice as it reflects the expected distribution. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately represent a normal distribution.

Question 12

Howard Gardner suggests that there are _____ types of intelligence.
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 11

Accepted Answer

The answer of Howard Gardner suggests that there are _____...

Question 13

Colin does not earn high grades on standardized tests but has a black belt in martial arts.According to Gardner,Colin has _____ skills.
A) spatial
B) intrapersonal
C) bodily-kinesthetic
D) naturalist

Accepted Answer

Based on Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is the ability to control one's body movements and handle objects skillfully. Colin's black belt in martial arts would demonstrate a high level of bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

Question 14

Although Casey scores only about average on standardized intelligence tests,he has street smarts,excellent social skills,and good common sense.According to Sternberg,he has _____ intelligence.
A) spatial
B) practical
C) analytical
D) interpersonal

Accepted Answer

Casey's street smarts, social skills, and common sense reflect practical intelligence, which refers to the ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world situations. This type of intelligence is not typically measured by standardized tests of IQ or analytical intelligence.

Question 15

It is considered difficult to create culture-fair intelligence tests because they:
A) predominantly test the nonverbal skills of the test taker.
B) consider the values that are common to all test takers.
C) reflect the cultures of some test takers more than others.
D) use only standardized test items familiar to all test takers.

Accepted Answer

Culture-fair intelligence tests attempt to minimize cultural bias in testing, but it is difficult to completely eliminate it. A test that is fair for one group of test takers may not be fair for another group due to cultural differences. Therefore, such tests may reflect the cultures of some test takers more than others, which makes it difficult to create culture-fair intelligence tests.

Question 16

A person's mental age divided by chronological age (CA)and multiplied by 100 would indicate that person's:
A) emotional quotient.
B) intelligence quotient.
C) level of mental development relative to others.
D) cognitive maturity.

Accepted Answer

The formula described is the traditional method for calculating an individual's intelligence quotient (IQ). It is not a measure of emotional quotient or cognitive maturity, and while it does provide a relative indication of a person's level of mental development, it is not a definitive measure of this factor.

Question 17

Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified in Robert J.Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?
A) Cultural intelligence
B) Practical intelligence
C) Spatial intelligence
D) Verbal intelligence

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence is one of the three types of intelligence identified in Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence. The other two are analytical intelligence and creative intelligence. Cultural intelligence, spatial intelligence, and verbal intelligence are not part of this theory.

Question 18

Who among the following would have good spatial abilities?
A) A journalist
B) A theologian
C) A botanist
D) An architect

Accepted Answer

An architect would have good spatial abilities as they need to visualize in 3D to design buildings and structures.

Question 19

The _____ not only provide an overall IQ score,but they also yield several composite indexes that allow the examiner to quickly determine the areas in which a child is strong or weak.
A) Wechsler scales
B) Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scales
C) Stanford-Binet tests
D) Apgar Scales

Accepted Answer

The Wechsler scales, such as the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), provide both an overall IQ score and several composite indexes that measure specific cognitive abilities, such as verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. This allows the examiner to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses in different cognitive domains. The other choices (B-D) do not provide IQ scores and are not designed to measure cognitive abilities in the same way as the Wechsler scales.

Question 20

Sally's mental age is 12,but her chronological age is 9.Sally's IQ is _____.
A) 75
B) 100
C) 92
D) 133

Accepted Answer

Sally's IQ score can be calculated using the formula IQ = (mental age/chronological age) x 100. Therefore, Sally's IQ score would be (12/9) x 100 = 133.

Quiz 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Who created the concept of intelligence quotient?

The worldwide increase in intelligence scores that has occurred over a short period of time has been called the:

Considering how early intervention programs to improve intellectual development-such as the Abecedarian Intervention program-have shown marked improvements in the IQ of participants,it can be inferred that the main reason children from low SES families earn lower scores on IQ tests is that:

Amber is given a Stanford-Binet intelligence test.Her mental age is determined to be 14 and her chronological age is 10.Which of the following is true of Amber?

Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner?

Sergio's mental age is 8,but his chronological age is 9,we would say that Sergio's IQ is:

Which of the following statements about IQ or intelligence is true?

What is the exact term for a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1) has a low IQ,usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has difficulty adapting to the demands of everyday life; and (3) first exhibits these characteristics by age 18?

Nathan Brody and many other researchers have observed that people who excel at one type of intellectual task are:

Robert J.Sternberg's triarchic theory and Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence are examples of the idea that:

If intelligence is assumed to be normally distributed,which of the following would you expect to find in the overall population?

Howard Gardner suggests that there are _____ types of intelligence.

Colin does not earn high grades on standardized tests but has a black belt in martial arts.According to Gardner,Colin has _____ skills.

Although Casey scores only about average on standardized intelligence tests,he has street smarts,excellent social skills,and good common sense.According to Sternberg,he has _____ intelligence.

It is considered difficult to create culture-fair intelligence tests because they:

A person's mental age divided by chronological age (CA) and multiplied by 100 would indicate that person's:

Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified in Robert J.Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

Who among the following would have good spatial abilities?

The _____ not only provide an overall IQ score,but they also yield several composite indexes that allow the examiner to quickly determine the areas in which a child is strong or weak.

Sally's mental age is 12,but her chronological age is 9.Sally's IQ is _____.