Question 1

Binet and Simon's test was developed as a way to measure____________,but was adapted by others into a measure of ________________.

Accepted Answer

Binet and Simon's test was originally developed to measure academic achievement, particularly to identify students who needed special help in school. However, it was later adapted by others, notably by Lewis Terman in the United States, into a measure of innate intelligence, leading to the development of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale.

Question 2

________,a professor of psychology at Stanford University,revised Binet and Simon's test so it could be used with American school children.

Accepted Answer

Lewis Terman revised Binet and Simon's test and developed the Stanford-Binet IQ test, which was used with American school children. Francis Galton was a pioneer in intelligence testing, but did not revise the Binet-Simon test. Charles Spearman developed the theory of general intelligence (g factor), but did not revise the Binet-Simon test. David Wechsler developed the Wechsler IQ tests, but did not revise the Binet-Simon test.

Question 3

What is the most commonly used intelligence for testing adolescents and adults?

Accepted Answer

The most commonly used intelligence test for adolescents and adults is the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). It has become the standard test for measuring intelligence in this population and has been updated several times to increase its validity and reliability.

Question 4

One advantage of using ___________ is that it avoids age-related changes because scores are always compared against the same age-group.

Accepted Answer

Deviation IQ compares a person's score to the average score of their age group, so it avoids age-related changes because scores are always compared against the same age-group. The other options do not offer this advantage. The WAIS is specifically designed for adults, so age changes can still affect scores over time. Mental age compares a person's abilities to those of a typical individual at a specific age, so scores will change as a person ages. Raven's Progressive Matrices provides a measure of general intelligence, but again scores can change over time as a person ages.

Question 5

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)provides a Full Scale IQ measurement,but also breaks intelligence into which two indices?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)provides a...

Question 6

Zoe wants to test the IQ of a group of ESL students who do not speak any English.What test might you recommend to her?

Accepted Answer

Raven's Progressive Matrices is a nonverbal IQ test, meaning that it does not require any verbal communication and can be completed solely through visual and spatial reasoning. This makes it an ideal test for ESL students who do not speak any English. The other tests listed (Stanford-Binet, WAIS, and Binet-Simon) all include verbal components and would not be the best choice for this particular group of students.

Question 7

Binet and Simon considered children behind in their schooling if their

Accepted Answer

Binet and Simon considered children behind in their schooling if their mental age was lower than their chronological age. This indicated that the child's cognitive development was lagging behind their peers and they needed additional educational support.

Question 8

The ____________ are subset indices in the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)that do not place emphasis on how quickly an individual can solve a problem.

Accepted Answer

The Verbal Comprehension and Perceptual Reasoning indices in the WAIS are both subsets that do not require a timed response, placing less emphasis on speed and more emphasis on understanding and problem-solving abilities. The other options include subsets, such as Digit Span and Arithmetic, that do require a timed response in order to measure processing speed.

Question 9

Which of the following is the best psychological description for intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is best described as the ability to understand, reason, and adapt to new situations. It encompasses cognitive skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity, and is not solely based on memorization or proficiency on a standardized test.

Question 10

Binet and Simon originally developed their famous test to

Accepted Answer

Binet and Simon developed their test to identify children who might have difficulty in school, specifically those who may need extra help or special education services. It was not intended to identify children who might excel in school or to measure the intelligence of adults or normal children.

Question 11

What is the IQ of a 10-year-old with a mental age of 8?

Accepted Answer

To calculate IQ, we use the formula: IQ = (mental age/chronological age) x 100
Here, the child's mental age is 8 and chronological age is 10. So,
IQ = (8/10) x 100 = 80

Question 12

Who has the highest IQ?

Accepted Answer

Cecilee has the highest IQ because IQ is calculated as (Mental Age / Chronological Age) * 100. Cecilee's IQ calculation would be (9/7)*100, which is higher than the others.

Question 13

Binet and Simon measured children using what new concept?

Accepted Answer

Binet and Simon introduced the concept of "mental age" as a measure of a child's intellectual development relative to their chronological age. This concept was foundational in the development of intelligence testing.

Question 14

The average score on most IQ tests is

Accepted Answer

The average score on most IQ tests is set to be 100. This is done intentionally to make the test score distribution resemble a normal distribution with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.

Question 15

Based on IQ score as calculated by Terman,Poonam has an IQ score of 120,so she is likely to answer IQ test questions like someone whose age is _____,even though Poonam is _____.

Accepted Answer

According to Terman's classification, an IQ score of 120 falls within the range of "bright normal" intelligence and is equivalent to the performance of an average 12-year-old. Therefore, Poonam is likely to answer IQ test questions like someone whose age is 12, even though Poonam's actual age is not provided in the question. The only option that includes a 12-year-old age equivalent is choice D (12;10), so it is the best choice.

Question 16

Twelve-year-old Arnold received an IQ test score of 75.Using the original definition for IQ,what is his mental age?

Accepted Answer

Arnold's mental age is 9 years old, calculated by dividing his IQ score (75) by 100 and then multiplying by his actual age (12). This gives 0.75 * 12 = 9.

Question 17

Francis has his intelligence tested and receives a score of 100.Given the normal distribution for most intelligence tests,Francis' score is

Accepted Answer

A score of 100 falls within the average range for most intelligence tests.

Question 18

________ devised a simple formula for calculating an index of intelligence,or intelligence quotient (IQ).

Accepted Answer

Lewis Terman adapted Alfred Binet's original test, devising the formula for calculating an individual's Intelligence Quotient (IQ) as the ratio of mental age to chronological age multiplied by 100.

Question 19

Anthropometrics refers to the

Accepted Answer

Anthropometrics refers to the measurement of physical characteristics such as height, weight, and body proportions, as well as mental abilities such as intelligence and personality traits. It does not pertain to cultural or environmental influences, Gardner's multiple intelligences, or mental age calculation.

Question 20

The formula that uses chronological age (CA)and mental age (MA)to calculate the intelligence quotient is

Accepted Answer

The formula that uses chronological age (CA)and mental age (MA)to calculate the intelligence quotient is (MA ÷ CA) × 100. This is known as the ratio IQ formula. It compares a person's mental age with their chronological age, and if their mental age is higher, then their IQ score will be above 100, indicating intellectual giftedness. If their mental age is lower, then their IQ score will be below 100, indicating intellectual disability.

Quiz 9: C: Intelligence Testing

Binet and Simon's test was developed as a way to measure,but was adapted by others into a measure of ____.