Question 1

Broadly speaking, the experts tend to agree that intelligence is:
A) the capacity to learn from experience
B) the capacity to adapt to one's environment
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is commonly defined as the capacity to learn from experience and adapt to one's environment, encompassing both options A and B.

Question 2

An)_________ definition is one that seeks to tell us the true nature of the thing being defined.
A) constructivist
B) empirical
C) real
D) operational

Accepted Answer

A real definition aims to reveal the essence or true nature of the thing being defined, distinguishing it from other types of definitions that might focus on how something operates or is observed.

Question 3

The beginning point for every factor analysis is the
A) factor matrix
B) correlation matrix
C) table of factor loadings
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The beginning point for every factor analysis is the correlation matrix, which shows the relationships between all variables being analyzed. This matrix is essential for identifying the underlying factors that explain the patterns of correlations.

Question 4

Statistically speaking, factor loadings are
A) correlation coefficients between variables and factors
B) the intercorrelation between variables
C) the sum total of the matrix loadings
D) a weighted linear sum of the variables

Accepted Answer

Factor loadings are correlation coefficients between observed variables and the underlying latent factors they are supposed to measure. These loadings indicate the extent to which each variable is associated with each factor.

Question 5

"A general ability that involves mainly the eduction of relations and correlates" was the definition of intelligence offered by
A) Spearman
B) Binet & Simon
C) Wechsler
D) Sternberg

Accepted Answer

Spearman defined intelligence as a general ability that mainly involves the eduction of relations and correlates, introducing the concept of a general intelligence factor, g.

Question 6

_________conceptions of intelligence emphasize benevolence, humility, freedom from conventional standards of judgment, and doing what is right.
A) African
B) Latin American
C) Eastern
D) Native American

Accepted Answer

Eastern conceptions of intelligence often emphasize aspects beyond cognitive skills, including moral and ethical dimensions such as benevolence, humility, freedom from conventional standards of judgment, and doing what is right. These values are deeply embedded in Eastern philosophies and religious traditions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.

Question 7

Gardner 1986) defined intelligence as:
A) the ability or skill to solve problems or to fashion products which are valued within one or more cultural settings
B) error-free transmission of information through the cortex
C) the power of good responses from the point of view of truth or fact
D) the capacity to form concepts and to grasp their significance

Accepted Answer

Gardner's definition of intelligence emphasizes the ability to solve problems or create products that are valued in cultural contexts, aligning with choice A. His theory of multiple intelligences expands on this by identifying different kinds of intelligence, each valued differently across cultures.

Question 8

An)___________ definition defines a concept in terms of the way it is measured.
A) constructivist
B) empirical
C) real
D) operational

Accepted Answer

An operational definition defines a concept based on the operations or techniques used to measure or manipulate it.

Question 9

According to the textbook author, a possible problem with contemporary intelligence tests is that they do not
A) emphasize verbal skills sufficiently
B) incorporate culture-free perspectives in test items
C) require to subject to adapt to new situations
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the textbook author, a possible...

Question 10

The factor matrix consists of a table of correlations called
A) matrix loadings
B) correlation vectors
C) matrix vectors
D) factor loadings

Accepted Answer

The correct term for a table of correlations in a factor matrix is "factor loadings." Factor loadings represent the correlations between the variables and the factors, indicating how much of the variance in a variable is explained by the factor.

Question 11

"The aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully, to think rationally and to deal effectively with the environment" was the definition of intelligence offered by
A) Spearman
B) Binet & Simon
C) Wechsler
D) Sternberg

Accepted Answer

David Wechsler defined intelligence as "the aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully, to think rationally and to deal effectively with the environment." This definition emphasizes the practical aspects of intelligence.

Question 12

____________conceptions of intelligence emphasize harmonious and stable intergroup relations.
A) African
B) Latin American
C) Eastern
D) Native American

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________conceptions of intelligence emphasize harmonious and stable...

Question 13

"The mental capacity to automatize information processing and to emit contextually appropriate behavior in response to novelty" was the definition of intelligence offered by
A) Spearman
B) Binet & Simon
C) Wechsler
D) Sternberg

Accepted Answer

This definition of intelligence was offered by Sternberg as part of his triarchic theory of intelligence, which emphasizes analytical, creative, and practical aspects of intelligence.

Question 14

In order of importance, experts saw __________--as crucial to intelligence.
A) verbal intelligence, problem-solving ability, and practical intelligence
B) problem-solving ability, practical intelligence, and verbal intelligence
C) practical intelligence, problem-solving ability, and verbal intelligence
D) practical intelligence, verbal intelligence, and problem-solving ability

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order of importance, experts saw __________--as...

Question 15

Statistically speaking, a factor is
A) the intercorrelation between variables
B) the sum total of the matrix loadings
C) a weighted linear sum of the variables
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

A factor, in the context of factor analysis in statistics, is a weighted linear sum of the variables. This method is used to identify underlying variables, or factors, that explain the pattern of correlations within a set of observed variables.

Question 16

The_______ definition of intelligence does not allow for the possibility that new tests or conceptions of intelligence may be superior to old ones.
A) constructivitist
B) empirical
C) real
D) operational

Accepted Answer

The operational definition of intelligence is limited to how it is currently measured, which means it does not accommodate the possibility of new or improved tests or conceptions of intelligence being developed.

Question 17

What are the two main forms of factor analysis?
A) confirmatory and correlational
B) exploratory and correlational
C) confirmatory and divergent
D) confirmatory and exploratory

Accepted Answer

The two main forms of factor analysis are confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). CFA is used to test hypotheses or theories about the structure of data, while EFA is used to identify the underlying relationships between measured variables without preconceived theories.

Question 18

Social competence as an ingredient of intelligence is emphasized by
A) experts
B) laypersons
C) both experts and laypersons
D) neither experts nor laypersons

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social competence as an ingredient of intelligence...

Question 19

The purpose of factor analysis is to:
A) help produce a parsimonious description of large, complex data sets
B) discover the correlations that exist between tests or variables
C) produce a larger number of factors from a smaller number of tests or variables
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Factor analysis is used to reduce a large number of variables into fewer factors, providing a simpler, more parsimonious description of the data.

Question 20

"The ability to judge well, to understand well, to reason well" was the definition of intelligence offered by
A) Spearman
B) Binet & Simon
C) Wechsler
D) Sternberg

Accepted Answer

Binet & Simon are credited with this definition of intelligence, emphasizing the capacity for judgment, understanding, and reasoning as key components of intelligence. They were pioneers in intelligence testing, developing the first practical intelligence test in the early 20th century.

Quiz 5: Theories and Individual Tests of Intelligence and Achievement

Broadly speaking, the experts tend to agree that intelligence is:

An) _________ definition is one that seeks to tell us the true nature of the thing being defined.

The beginning point for every factor analysis is the

Statistically speaking, factor loadings are

"A general ability that involves mainly the eduction of relations and correlates" was the definition of intelligence offered by

_________conceptions of intelligence emphasize benevolence, humility, freedom from conventional standards of judgment, and doing what is right.

Gardner 1986) defined intelligence as:

An) ___________ definition defines a concept in terms of the way it is measured.

According to the textbook author, a possible problem with contemporary intelligence tests is that they do not

The factor matrix consists of a table of correlations called

"The aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully, to think rationally and to deal effectively with the environment" was the definition of intelligence offered by

____________conceptions of intelligence emphasize harmonious and stable intergroup relations.

"The mental capacity to automatize information processing and to emit contextually appropriate behavior in response to novelty" was the definition of intelligence offered by

In order of importance, experts saw __________--as crucial to intelligence.

Statistically speaking, a factor is

The_______ definition of intelligence does not allow for the possibility that new tests or conceptions of intelligence may be superior to old ones.

What are the two main forms of factor analysis?

Social competence as an ingredient of intelligence is emphasized by

The purpose of factor analysis is to:

"The ability to judge well, to understand well, to reason well" was the definition of intelligence offered by