Question 1

Betty spends a lot of time at the park.She's very interested in the ecological links between the animals and plants,and has developed a deep understanding of the local ecosystem and habits of the animals.Howard Gardner would probably credit Betty with a lot of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes naturalistic intelligence, which involves a sensitivity towards and understanding of the natural world. Betty's interest and deep understanding of the local ecosystem and habits of the animals suggest that she has a strong naturalistic intelligence. The other options (interpersonal, spatial, and linguistic) do not seem as relevant to Betty's interests and skills.

Question 2

Barney loves being in his 5th grade debate club.He spends a lot of time putting together intricate arguments and is very quick to see errors in his opponent's arguments.Howard Gardner would probably say that Barney has a lot of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Logical-mathematical intelligence involves the ability to reason, detect patterns, and solve problems using logic and mathematical operations, which aligns with Barney's skills in debate.

Question 3

Dekanawida is an amazing lacrosse player.When he has the ball,he can move downfield quickly,easily avoids the other players in his way,and always scores.Howard Gardner would probably say that Dekanawida has a great deal of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Dekanawida's ability to move downfield quickly, avoid other players, and score suggests that he has strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, which is the ability to control one's body movements and handle objects skillfully. This type of intelligence is often found in athletes, dancers, and other individuals who rely on physical coordination and control to achieve success. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences identifies bodily-kinesthetic intelligence as one of the eight core types of intelligence.

Question 4

Andor takes an IQ test when he is 8 years old.He takes the test again when he is 12 years old,and gets nearly the same score.We would be likely to say that this is a _____ test.

Accepted Answer

If Andor gets a similar score on the IQ test at two different ages, the test can be considered reliable, meaning it consistently produces similar results. This is a measure of consistency, not necessarily validity (the measure of accuracy). Psychometric tests measure psychological characteristics, factor-analytic tests measure the underlying factors influencing behaviors, but neither of these are necessarily related to the reliability of the test.

Question 5

Wilma travels the world,and wherever she goes,she always figures out how to communicate with the people there,even if they don't speak English.Howard Gardner would probably say that Wilma has a lot of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Wilma travels the world,and wherever she goes,she...

Question 6

_____ attempted to measure intelligence using people's reaction times.

Accepted Answer

Francis Galton is known for his work in measuring intelligence using reaction times. He believed that faster reactions indicated greater intelligence. However, his methods have not been widely accepted in modern psychology due to issues with validity and reliability.

Question 7

The _____ approach to understanding children's intelligence is based on the use of standardized tests.

Accepted Answer

The psychometric approach to understanding children's intelligence relies on the use of standardized tests to measure cognitive abilities such as memory, problem-solving, and linguistic skills. The other options - neurolinguistic, synaptic, and psychosocial - do not specifically relate to the study and measurement of children's intelligence through standardized tests.

Question 8

Charles Spearman argued that intelligence was made up of

Accepted Answer

Charles Spearman believed in the concept of general intelligence or g, which is a single factor that explains the overall performance across different cognitive tasks. He did not believe in the existence of multiple types of intelligence, as suggested in options A, B, and D.

Question 9

Barney loves being in his 5th grade debate club.He spends a lot of time putting together intricate arguments,and is very quick to see errors in his opponent's arguments.Robert Sternberg would probably say that Barney has a lot of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence includes analytical intelligence, which involves analyzing and evaluating information, recognizing patterns, and solving problems. Barney's ability to put together intricate arguments and quickly see errors in his opponent's arguments suggests that he has strong analytical intelligence. The other types of intelligence listed (practical, creative, linguistic) may also be important in debate, but they are not the best fit for Barney's skills as described in the passage.

Question 10

Sigmund can make anyone feel better.He has a knack for knowing how his friends feel,and saying just the right thing.Robert Sternberg would probably say that Sigmund has a great deal of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sigmund can make anyone feel better.He has...

Question 11

The verbal scale of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III)includes items that measure a child's ability to

Accepted Answer

The verbal scale of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III) includes items that measure a child's ability to solve arithmetic problems, as this is a part of the verbal comprehension and reasoning skills assessed by the test.

Question 12

IQ scores are currently computed by

Accepted Answer

IQ scores are computed by comparing a child's test performance to the performance of other children of the same age, which allows for a percentile ranking of intelligence.

Question 13

_____ is not one of the things measured by the Stanford-Binet test.

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory is not directly measured by the Stanford-Binet test. However, it may indirectly be assessed through other subtests that require recall of information over time.

Question 14

The performance scale of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III)includes items that measure

Accepted Answer

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III) performance scale includes non-verbal tasks, such as rearranging pictures to tell a story, which assesses a child's ability to understand and organize visual information, rather than verbal skills like arithmetic, vocabulary, or understanding social customs.

Question 15

Louis L.Thurstone argued that intelligence was made up of

Accepted Answer

Louis L. Thurstone argued that intelligence was made up of seven primary mental abilities, including verbal comprehension, reasoning, perceptual speed, numerical ability, word fluency, associative memory, and spatial visualization. He rejected the notion of a single factor or "g" as the sole measure of intelligence.

Question 16

Robert Sternberg argues that intelligence is made up of

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence proposes that intelligence is made up of three components: analytical abilities (academic intelligence), creative abilities (ability to come up with new ideas), and practical abilities (common sense and ability to adapt to new situations).

Question 17

We say that a test is _____ if it provides an accurate measure of what it is supposed to measure.

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe a test that provides an accurate measure of what it's supposed to measure is validity. Therefore, the correct answer is D, valid. Choice A, reliable, refers to the consistency of a test in yielding the same results over time, which is important but not what the question is asking. Choice B, psychometric, refers to the scientific study of psychological tests and measurements, while choice C, factor-analytic, refers to a statistical method used to identify a smaller number of underlying factors that can explain a larger set of observed variables in a test.

Question 18

Sigmund can make anyone feel better.He has a knack for knowing how his friends feel and saying just the right thing.Howard Gardner would probably say that Sigmund has a great deal of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that there are several types of intelligence, one of which is interpersonal intelligence. This type of intelligence involves the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. Sigmund's ability to sense how his friends feel and say the right thing to make them feel better is an example of interpersonal intelligence.

Question 19

_____ abilities are not among the types of abilities included in Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The types of abilities included in Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence are analytical, practical, and creative. Spatial ability is not one of the types included.

Question 20

Athena is studying geography.She knows the locations of many countries,and can show the easiest and fastest routes to go anywhere on her maps.Howard Gardner would probably say that Athena has a great deal of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The ability to understand spatial relationships and manipulate mental images of objects is known as spatial intelligence. Athena's knowledge of maps and ability to show the easiest and fastest routes demonstrate her high level of spatial intelligence.

Quiz 11: Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood