Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the methods used to estimate the heritability of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

C) Comparing fraternal twins with other siblings raised in a blended family environment is not a standard method used to estimate the heritability of intelligence. Standard methods include studying identical twins separated at birth, comparing adopted children with their biological and adoptive parents, and comparing identical twins with fraternal twins in similar environments.

Question 2

Which of the following implications for teaching is representative of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligences?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following enrichment programs includes the three subtheories of Sternberg's triarchic theory?

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence includes analytical, creative, and practical intelligence. "Intelligence Applied" is the program that aligns with incorporating these three subtheories into its enrichment approach, aiming to develop a balanced skill set in individuals.

Question 4

The extent to which individual differences in an attribute, or a specific characteristic of a person, are genetically determined, strictly speaking, independently of any environmental influences.

Accepted Answer

Heritability refers to the proportion of variation in a characteristic or trait within a population that is due to genetic differences among individuals, excluding environmental factors.

Question 5

Martha and Bill attend the same middle school, and share most of the same classes. However, when it comes to math class, Martha attends a high-level class while Bill attends a mid-level class. Martha and Bill attend a middle school that uses which kind of ability grouping?

Accepted Answer

Between-class grouping is used when students are divided into different classes based on their abilities, as is the case with Martha and Bill attending different levels of math class.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of ability groups mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

The correct term for organizing students based on ability is "tracking," not "tractoring." Tracking refers to the practice of dividing students into groups based on academic ability or achievement.

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT found by Bradley and Caldwell (1984) to be a predictor of intelligence scores?

Accepted Answer

Bradley and Caldwell (1984) focused on environmental and social factors that could predict intelligence scores in children, such as caregiver involvement, variety in daily stimulation, and parenting style (e.g., avoidance of restriction and punishment). Scores on mathematics assessments are not mentioned as a predictor in their research; instead, they are more likely an outcome of intelligence rather than a predictor of it.

Question 8

The process by which a task becomes increasingly familiar, requiring less effort in information processing and less explicit consciousness of the way it is performed.

Accepted Answer

Automatization refers to the process where tasks become more automatic and require less conscious effort as they become more familiar. This involves less effort in processing information and a reduced need for explicit awareness of how the task is performed.

Question 9

Mr. Samson wants to know just how intelligent his young daughter, Samantha, will be. Dr. Brown tells him that even though Samantha's upper and lower limits of intelligence have been determined genetically, Mr. Samson can provide her with experiences that will shape her level of intelligence. Dr. Brown is describing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Brown is describing the concept of reaction range, which suggests that genetics set the potential range of an individual's intelligence, but environmental factors and experiences determine where within that range the individual's intelligence will actually fall.

Question 10

Jennie and Mack are in the same third-grade class. During reading, Jennie and Mack stay in the same classroom, but go to different groups for their lessons. Jennie and Mack attend an elementary school that uses which kind of ability grouping?

Accepted Answer

Within-class grouping is used when students in the same class are divided into groups based on ability for specific lessons or subjects, as described for Jennie and Mack.

Question 11

The extent to which an attribute is susceptible to change.

Accepted Answer

Modifiability refers to the extent to which an attribute can be changed or altered.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic processes of the contextual subtheory of the triarchic theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

The three basic processes of the contextual subtheory of the triarchic theory of intelligence, as proposed by Robert Sternberg, include adaptation to the environment, shaping of the environment, and selection of another environment. Accommodation of the environment is not listed as one of these processes.

Question 13

Which of the following is the main critique of Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

Accepted Answer

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences has been criticized for lacking empirical evidence and published tests that support the distinct categories of intelligence it proposes.

Question 14

Leo received an assignment for a huge term project. He is already beginning to plan what he is going to do with the project. Based on previous experience, Leo will also monitor his work as it is ongoing, and then evaluate it once it has been completed. These "higher order executive processes" are included in which of Sternberg's subtheories?

Accepted Answer

The componential subtheory of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence involves the analytical aspect of intelligence, which includes executive processes such as planning, monitoring, and evaluating.

Question 15

The idea that genetic and environmental influences can combine to produce results that might be unexpected on the basis of either factor alone.

Accepted Answer

Gene-environment interaction refers to the concept that the effects of genes on traits or behaviors can vary depending on the environment, and vice versa, leading to outcomes that might not be predicted by looking at either genetic or environmental factors in isolation.

Question 16

Which of the following implications for teaching is representative of Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

According to the experiential subtheory of the triarchic theoryof intelligence, a task best measures intelligence when the task is

Accepted Answer

The experiential subtheory, part of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, posits that intelligence is best measured through tasks that are relatively novel to the individual. This is because novel tasks require adaptive thinking and problem-solving, key components of intelligence.

Question 18

Heritability studies result in heritability coefficients of approximately 0.6 to 0.8. What do these numbers indicate?

Accepted Answer

Heritability coefficients between 0.6 to 0.8 suggest that genetic factors play a significant role in individual differences in intelligence, but they also imply that environmental factors have a role, as the coefficients are not 1.0, which would indicate genetics are the sole determinant.

Question 19

Which of the following enrichment programs combines the theory of multiple intelligences with aspects of the triarchic theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Practical Intelligence for School is designed to incorporate elements of both the theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that there are various types of intelligences beyond the traditional IQ, and the triarchic theory of intelligence, which posits that intelligence consists of analytical, creative, and practical aspects. This program aims to enhance students' practical intelligence, which is often not the focus of traditional educational systems, by integrating these theories to improve problem-solving skills and adaptability in real-world situations.

Question 20

Based on Sternberg's triarchic theory, the processes used for learning how to solve problems in the first place are included in which component of the componential subtheory?

Accepted Answer

The knowledge-acquisition components, as described in Sternberg's triarchic theory, are responsible for the processes involved in learning how to solve problems initially. These components focus on how individuals take in new information and integrate it with what they already know, which is essential for learning and problem-solving.

Quiz 4: Individual Differences: Intelligence, Cognitive and Learning Styles, Creativity, and Wisdom

Which of the following is NOT one of the methods used to estimate the heritability of intelligence?

Which of the following implications for teaching is representative of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligences?

Which of the following enrichment programs includes the three subtheories of Sternberg's triarchic theory?

The extent to which individual differences in an attribute, or a specific characteristic of a person, are genetically determined, strictly speaking, independently of any environmental influences.

Martha and Bill attend the same middle school, and share most of the same classes. However, when it comes to math class, Martha attends a high-level class while Bill attends a mid-level class. Martha and Bill attend a middle school that uses which kind of ability grouping?

Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of ability groups mentioned in the text?

Which of the following was NOT found by Bradley and Caldwell (1984) to be a predictor of intelligence scores?

The process by which a task becomes increasingly familiar, requiring less effort in information processing and less explicit consciousness of the way it is performed.

Jennie and Mack are in the same third-grade class. During reading, Jennie and Mack stay in the same classroom, but go to different groups for their lessons. Jennie and Mack attend an elementary school that uses which kind of ability grouping?

The extent to which an attribute is susceptible to change.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic processes of the contextual subtheory of the triarchic theory of intelligence?

Which of the following is the main critique of Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

The idea that genetic and environmental influences can combine to produce results that might be unexpected on the basis of either factor alone.

Which of the following implications for teaching is representative of Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

According to the experiential subtheory of the triarchic theoryof intelligence, a task best measures intelligence when the task is

Heritability studies result in heritability coefficients of approximately 0.6 to 0.8. What do these numbers indicate?

Which of the following enrichment programs combines the theory of multiple intelligences with aspects of the triarchic theory of intelligence?

Based on Sternberg's triarchic theory, the processes used for learning how to solve problems in the first place are included in which component of the componential subtheory?