Question 1

In Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, creative intelligence refers to the ability to deal with novel situations by drawing on existing skills and knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Creative intelligence in Sternberg's theory involves using existing knowledge and skills in new and innovative ways to adapt to novel situations.

Question 2

People diagnosed with autism are likely to have communication problems, be unresponsive to socialinteractions, engage in repetitive or odd motor behaviors, and have restricted routines and interests.

Accepted Answer

These are common symptoms of autism according to the DSM-5 criteria.

Question 3

Philip, who displays the hallmark characteristics of autismspectrum disorder, is likely to have a high level of mathematical skills and a low score on the Raven's Progressive Matrices test.

Accepted Answer

Although individuals with autism spectrum disorder may have strong skills in certain areas, there is no consistent pattern indicating that they have higher mathematical abilities on average. Additionally, there is no established correlation between autism spectrum disorder and scores on the Raven's Progressive Matrices test, which measures abstract reasoning abilities.

Question 4

The hallmarks of autism spectrum disorder, according to theIn Focus box on neurodiversity, are problems with communication and social interactions with others.

Accepted Answer

The In Focus box on neurodiversity states that communication and social interaction difficulties are hallmarks of autism spectrum disorder.

Question 5

In Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, analytic intelligence refers to the mental processes used in learning how to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence includes three components: analytic intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence. Analytic intelligence refers to the mental processes used in learning how to solve problems, such as analyzing information, evaluating alternatives, and making decisions based on evidence and logical reasoning. Creative intelligence involves generating new ideas and solutions, while practical intelligence focuses on applying knowledge and skills to real-world situations.

Question 6

According to Louis Thurstone, primary mental abilities arerelatively independent elements of intelligence and includeverbal comprehension, numerical ability, reasoning, and perceptual speed.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct statement according to Louis Thurstone's theory of intelligence.

Question 7

According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, one of the distinct intelligences is the ability to understand one's own emotions, motives, and intentions.

Accepted Answer

This intelligence is called "intrapersonal intelligence" in Gardner's theory.

Question 8

Howard Gardner is a contemporary American psychologist whose theory of intelligence states that there is not one intelligence but multiple intelligences, the importance of eachbeing determined by cultural values.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Gardner's theory suggests that there are several forms of intelligence, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligence. Gardner also acknowledges the cultural context in which intelligence is valued and expressed.

Question 9

In Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, practical intelligence refers to the mental processes used in learning how to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence in Sternberg's triarchic theory refers to the ability to adapt to, shape, and select environments to meet both personal goals and the demands of one's everyday world, not just solving problems.

Question 10

Charles Spearman believed that a factor he called "general intelligence," or the g factor, was responsible for people's overall performance on tests of mental ability.

Accepted Answer

Charles Spearman is best known for his theory of general intelligence, which posits that a single factor (the "g factor") underlies all mental abilities and contributes to a person's overall intelligence.

Question 11

Validity means that a test consistently produces similar scores on different occasions.

Accepted Answer

Validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure, not the consistency of scores on different occasions. Consistency of scores is called reliability.

Question 12

Generally, a test is considered reliable if it produces a normal distribution of scores and measures what it is intended to measure.

Accepted Answer

While a normal distribution of scores is an indicator of good validity, it does not necessarily mean that the test is reliable. Reliability refers to the consistency and stability of scores, regardless of whether they are normally distributed or not.

Question 13

Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence states that there are three forms of intelligence: analytic, creative, and practical.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately reflects Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence.

Question 14

Herman does not respond to attempts at social interaction with him. He also engages in repetitive or odd motor behaviors and has a few restricted routines and interests that he focuses on. According to the In Focus box on neurodiversity, Hermanhas symptoms of a disorder called autism.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are common characteristics of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Question 15

In developing his theory of multiple intelligences, psychologist Howard Gardner randomly selected over 3,000 people who were listed in Who's Who in America and studied the traits and abilities they displayed.

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner did not randomly select over 3,000 people listed in Who's Who in America. Instead, he reviewed a range of literature from various fields and cultures to identify different types of intelligence.

Question 16

Intelligence theorist Louis Thurstone disagreed with Spearman's notion that intelligence is a single, general mental capacity.

Accepted Answer

Thurstone proposed that intelligence was composed of seven primary mental abilities, rather than a single general factor as Spearman asserted.

Question 17

According to Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence, atalented musician would probably also have high scores ontests of linguistic and intrapersonal intelligence because of the interdependence of multiple intelligences.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that different types of intelligence are independent of each other, so a talented musician may not necessarily have high scores in linguistic or intrapersonal intelligence.

Question 18

In Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, analytici ntelligence involves the ability to adapt to the environmentand reflects "street smarts."

Accepted Answer

Analytical intelligence in Sternberg's triarchic theory refers to the ability to analyze and solve problems, rather than adapt to the environment, which is more closely related to practical intelligence.

Question 19

Louis Thurstone believed that people have three primary mental abilities, which he referred to as multiple intelligences.

Accepted Answer

Louis Thurstone proposed the theory of primary mental abilities, which included seven distinct factors, not three, and did not refer to them as multiple intelligences.

Question 20

According to the In Focus box on neurodiversity, mental retardation is a condition in which an individual's IQ score is70 or below.

Accepted Answer

Mental retardation, also known as intellectual disability, is defined as having an IQ score of 70 or below, along with limitations in adaptive functioning. However, it should be noted that the term "mental retardation" is not commonly used anymore, as it is considered outdated and stigmatizing. Instead, the preferred term is intellectual disability.

Quiz 7: Thinking Language,and Intelegance