Question 1

Kenny, a minority adolescent, believes that what he learns "on the street" is more important than what he is taught in school.According to Robert Sternberg, Kenny believes which of the following types of intelligence is the most important?

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence, also known as "street smarts," refers to the ability to adapt to real-life situations and solve everyday problems. It is often emphasized in minority cultures where traditional educational opportunities may be limited. Therefore, Kenny's belief that what he learns on the street is more important than school suggests that he values practical intelligence over analytic intelligence, naturalistic intelligence, or divergent intelligence.

Question 2

When an intelligence test made up of 100 words selected from the Dictionary of Afro-American Slang was given to 100 African-American and 100 European- American high school students, the African-American group scored​

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Question 3

Although Sam is growing up in the inner city, he views the knowledge and skills he is learning in high school to be his "ticket" out of poverty.According to Robert Sternberg, Sam believes which of the following types of intelligence is the most important?

Accepted Answer

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, analytic intelligence is the ability to analyze, evaluate, and judge information, which is what Sam would need to excel academically and use his education as a means to escape poverty. Practical intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and divergent intelligence are also important, but they may not be as crucial for Sam's specific goal of improving his socioeconomic status.

Question 4

Regarding the performance of various ethnic groups on IQ tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement is false because studies have shown that placing African-American children in European-American adoptive families can have a positive effect on their IQ scores, suggesting that environment plays a significant role in IQ development.

Question 5

Regarding ethnicity and IQ scores, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that different ethnic and cultural groups may value different types of intelligence, with practical intelligence being seen as more important in some minority cultures. This can result in lower IQ scores on standardized tests that measure primarily analytic intelligence, which may not reflect the potential or abilities of individuals from those groups. Choices A, C, and D are all incorrect. While IQ may be a predictor of some career success, it is not the only factor, and there are many exceptions. The idea that blood groupings are related to IQ has been thoroughly debunked, and there is ample evidence that environmental factors such as access to education, nutrition, and opportunities play a significant role in group differences in IQ scores.

Question 6

Compared to European American children, how had African-American children historically scored on standardized IQ tests (up until 1972)?

Accepted Answer

Historically, African-American children have scored an average of 15 points lower on standardized IQ tests compared to European American children up until 1972. This difference in scores can be attributed to various factors, including cultural bias in the tests, lack of educational opportunities, and socioeconomic disadvantages.

Question 7

Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?​​

Accepted Answer

A, C, and D all provide counterarguments to the claim by addressing factors other than genetics that could influence IQ scores, such as education, test biases, and lack of correlation between ethnicity and IQ. B, however, does not counter the genetic heritage claim but rather discusses the relationship between IQ and school performance, which is irrelevant to the argument about genetic heritage affecting IQ scores.

Question 8

Regarding ethnicity and IQ scores, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Regarding the use of intelligence tests with different cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Culture-fair intelligence tests cannot be entirely free of cultural influences because even the way questions are asked or presented can be influenced by culture. However, efforts can be made to minimize cultural bias and make the test more accessible to people from diverse backgrounds.

Question 10

One study found that placing poor African-American children into European-American adoptive families, which provided the African-American children with the same environmental experiences available to European-American children, resulted in

Accepted Answer

The study found that placing poor African-American children into European-American adoptive families resulted in a 13-point increase in their IQ scores. This suggests that environmental factors play a significant role in intellectual development and that providing children with equal opportunities and experiences can positively impact their cognitive abilities.

Question 11

Regarding the performance of various ethnic groups on IQ tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Studies have shown that the ethnic background of the test creator can affect test performance, particularly when the test content is culturally biased or unfamiliar to certain ethnic groups.

Question 12

Regarding cultures and intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

While many cultures do value intellectual skills, there may be some cultures that place more emphasis on other skills such as cooperative or social skills. Therefore, not every culture may prioritize the skills assessed by traditional intelligence tests.

Question 13

Robert Sternberg referred to people with "book learning" as having __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence distinguishes between three types of intelligence: analytic, creative, and practical. Analytic intelligence involves abstract reasoning, problem-solving, and logical thinking, and it is often associated with academic or "book learning" abilities. Therefore, the best choice is B - analytic intelligence.

Question 14

Regarding ethnic groups and IQs, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Most psychologists do not support the idea that group differences in average IQ are based on genetic differences. The consensus among psychologists is that IQ differences between groups are influenced by a combination of environmental and cultural factors.

Question 15

Compared with children in developing countries, a child who grows up in the U.S.may be better prepared to take both nonverbal tests and traditional IQ tests because the U.S.culture is very

Accepted Answer

The U.S. culture is highly visual, which means that children in the U.S. are exposed to a lot of visual stimuli and learn from visual cues. This can make them better prepared to take both nonverbal tests (which often rely on visual-spatial skills) and traditional IQ tests (which often require strong visual memory and processing skills). Additionally, many standardized tests in the U.S. are administered visually, further contributing to the importance of visual skills.

Question 16

Robert Sternberg referred to a person with "street smarts" as having __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory of multiple intelligences includes a component called practical intelligence, which involves the ability to solve real-world problems and adapt to changing situations. Street smarts, or the ability to navigate everyday situations and solve problems in a practical way, aligns with this type of intelligence. The other choices (analytic, intrapersonal, and naturalistic) do not fully capture the idea of street smarts.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a reason that African-American children have historically scored an average of 15 points lower than European-American children?

Accepted Answer

There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that intelligence is determined by genetic heritage or race. Therefore, genetics cannot be the reason why African-American children have historically scored lower on IQ tests. The other options provide valid reasons. Unequal education, poverty, and biases in testing are all known factors that can influence test scores.

Question 18

Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?​

Accepted Answer

Option B does not directly address the claim that African Americans score lower in IQ tests due to genetics. It discusses the inability of the poor, regardless of their ethnicity, to rise out of poverty due to genetic factors. The other options provide counterarguments to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ tests due to genetics.

Question 19

When actual blood-group testings were conducted, what type of correlations was found between ethnic ancestry and IQ?

Accepted Answer

There is no significant correlation between blood group and IQ, and there is no scientific evidence to suggest that ethnic ancestry is directly linked to intelligence. Therefore, there couldn't have been any significant or high correlation found between them.

Question 20

When actual blood-group testing was conducted, there was no significant correlation found between ethnic ancestry and IQ scores because

Accepted Answer

Ethnic ancestry is determined by genetic differences, but external markers like skin color may not be indicative of all genetic differences between populations. Blood type is genetically determined but has no known correlation with intelligence. Culture-fair tests may help eliminate cultural biases in testing, but they are not directly related to the correlation between ethnicity and intelligence. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Quiz 9: Intelligence.

Kenny, a minority adolescent, believes that what he learns "on the street" is more important than what he is taught in school.According to Robert Sternberg, Kenny believes which of the following types of intelligence is the most important?

When an intelligence test made up of 100 words selected from the Dictionary of Afro-American Slang was given to 100 African-American and 100 European- American high school students, the African-American group scored

Although Sam is growing up in the inner city, he views the knowledge and skills he is learning in high school to be his "ticket" out of poverty.According to Robert Sternberg, Sam believes which of the following types of intelligence is the most important?

Regarding the performance of various ethnic groups on IQ tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding ethnicity and IQ scores, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Compared to European American children, how had African-American children historically scored on standardized IQ tests (up until 1972) ?

Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?

Regarding ethnicity and IQ scores, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the use of intelligence tests with different cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

One study found that placing poor African-American children into European-American adoptive families, which provided the African-American children with the same environmental experiences available to European-American children, resulted in

Regarding the performance of various ethnic groups on IQ tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding cultures and intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Robert Sternberg referred to people with "book learning" as having __________ intelligence.

Regarding ethnic groups and IQs, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Compared with children in developing countries, a child who grows up in the U.S.may be better prepared to take both nonverbal tests and traditional IQ tests because the U.S.culture is very

Robert Sternberg referred to a person with "street smarts" as having __________ intelligence.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that African-American children have historically scored an average of 15 points lower than European-American children?

Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?

When actual blood-group testings were conducted, what type of correlations was found between ethnic ancestry and IQ?

When actual blood-group testing was conducted, there was no significant correlation found between ethnic ancestry and IQ scores because

Quiz 9: Intelligence.

Kenny, a minority adolescent, believes that what he learns "on the street" is more important than what he is taught in school.According to Robert Sternberg, Kenny believes which of the following types of intelligence is the most important?

When an intelligence test made up of 100 words selected from the Dictionary of Afro-American Slang was given to 100 African-American and 100 European- American high school students, the African-American group scored​

Although Sam is growing up in the inner city, he views the knowledge and skills he is learning in high school to be his "ticket" out of poverty.According to Robert Sternberg, Sam believes which of the following types of intelligence is the most important?

Regarding the performance of various ethnic groups on IQ tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding ethnicity and IQ scores, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Compared to European American children, how had African-American children historically scored on standardized IQ tests (up until 1972) ?

Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?​​

Regarding ethnicity and IQ scores, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the use of intelligence tests with different cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

One study found that placing poor African-American children into European-American adoptive families, which provided the African-American children with the same environmental experiences available to European-American children, resulted in

Regarding the performance of various ethnic groups on IQ tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Regarding cultures and intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Robert Sternberg referred to people with "book learning" as having __________ intelligence.

Regarding ethnic groups and IQs, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Compared with children in developing countries, a child who grows up in the U.S.may be better prepared to take both nonverbal tests and traditional IQ tests because the U.S.culture is very

Robert Sternberg referred to a person with "street smarts" as having __________ intelligence.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that African-American children have historically scored an average of 15 points lower than European-American children?

Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?​

When actual blood-group testings were conducted, what type of correlations was found between ethnic ancestry and IQ?

When actual blood-group testing was conducted, there was no significant correlation found between ethnic ancestry and IQ scores because

When an intelligence test made up of 100 words selected from the Dictionary of Afro-American Slang was given to 100 African-American and 100 European- American high school students, the African-American group scored

Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?

Regarding the performance of various ethnic groups on IQ tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?