Question 1

Your textbook notes that three of the types of intelligence proposed in Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences are included in traditional theories of intelligence. Those three include all but which of the following?
A) linguistic intelligence
B) logical-mathematical
C) interpersonal intelligence
D) spatial intelligence

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal intelligence is not typically included in traditional theories of intelligence, which usually focus on linguistic, logical-mathematical, and spatial intelligence.

Question 2

The first legitimate test of intelligence was devised in _________ around 1904 by Binet and Simon.
A) France
B) Germany
C) the United States
D) Ireland

Accepted Answer

The first legitimate IQ test was developed by Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon in France in 1904.

Question 3

A person's knowledge and awareness of their own cognitive processes is called ________ knowledge.
A) autocognitive
B) formal-cognitive
C) concrete-cognitive
D) metacognitive

Accepted Answer

Metacognitive knowledge refers to a person's ability to understand and control their own cognitive processes, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving. It involves being aware of one's own thinking patterns and strategies, and being able to monitor and regulate one's own learning and thinking processes. Autocognitive, formal-cognitive, and concrete-cognitive are not commonly used terms in psychology or education.

Question 4

While higher IQ may be related to a person's tendency to be drawn toward certain occupations, research has found that even within an occupation (where educational backgrounds are similar between different people), those with higher IQs have better job performance and higher earnings, particularly for
A) less skilled jobs.
B) more complex jobs.
C) jobs requiring fluency in at least two languages.
D) jobs where one must work in general solitude as opposed to working with others on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that higher IQ is positively correlated with better job performance and higher earnings, especially in more complex jobs, regardless of educational background. The other options (A, C, and D) are not supported by the research.

Question 5

Allison can solve problems that are typically solved correctly by other children who are eight years old. Allison, however, is 10 years of age. According to intelligence tests, Allison's mental age is
A) 8.
B) 10.
C) 80.
D) 0.8.

Accepted Answer

Mental age refers to the level of cognitive functioning typically seen in individuals at a particular age. Therefore, Allison's mental age is 8, since she can solve problems that are typically solved correctly by other children who are eight years old.

Question 6

Regulating the way one feels, recognizing how others feel, and correctly interpreting the facial expressions of others are all elements of ________ intelligence.
A) fluid
B) crystallized
C) emotional
D) componential

Accepted Answer

Regulating emotions, recognizing emotions in others, and interpreting facial expressions are all components of emotional intelligence, which involves the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions as well as the emotions of others. Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to solve new problems and think abstractly, while crystallized intelligence is the ability to use previously acquired knowledge and skills. Componential intelligence refers to the cognitive processes involved in analyzing and solving problems. None of these directly relate to emotional intelligence.

Question 7

One way of assessing whether intelligence tests actually work is to compare their results with other areas known to be affected by one's intellect. In fact, intelligence tests are very powerful predictors of all but which of the following?
A) school grades
B) scores on achievement tests
C) social skill and peer acceptance
D) number of years of education

Accepted Answer

Intelligence tests have been shown to be powerful predictors of academic performance (school grades and achievement tests) and educational attainment (number of years of education). However, they are less predictive of social skills and peer acceptance.

Question 8

Lewis Terman, of ________ University, revised Binet and Simon's test and re-released it in the United States in 1916.
A) Stanford
B) Harvard
C) Yale
D) Tulane

Accepted Answer

Lewis Terman revised and standardized Binet and Simon's test and renamed it the Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scale. Terman was a professor at Stanford University.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the individualized tests of intelligence used to assess children today?
A) the Stanford-Binet
B) the Bender Visual Motor Gestalt
C) the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV)
D) the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children

Accepted Answer

The Bender Visual Motor Gestalt is a screening test for visual-motor problems, not an intelligence test. The other three options listed are all commonly used intelligence tests for children.

Question 10

In 1916, a Stanford University professor adapted and revised the Binet and Simon's test and re-released it in the United States. That psychologist was ________.
A) David Wechsler
B) Sir Francis Galton
C) Robert Sternberg
D) Lewis Terman

Accepted Answer

The Terman revisions of the Binet test, commonly known as the Stanford-Binet test, were administered to American children and popularized the concept of the intelligence quotient (IQ).

Question 11

Howard Gardner is to ___ type(s) of intelligence, as Charles Spearman is to ____ type(s) of intelligence.
A) one; nine
B) nine; one
C) three; seven
D) seven; three

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner is known for proposing the theory of multiple intelligences, which includes nine types of intelligence, whereas Charles Spearman is famous for his theory that suggests human intelligence is a single general ability, represented by the factor 'g'.

Question 12

More than 100 years ago, ________ developed a theory of intelligence that suggested that there was a singular factor, called 'g', that was responsible for performance on all mental tests.
A) Charles Spearman
B) Lewis Terman
C) Howard Gardner
D) John Carroll

Accepted Answer

This statement refers to Charles Spearman's theory of general intelligence or "g factor."

Question 13

Which evidence best demonstrates an environmental impact on intelligence?
A) a high correlation between the IQ scores of identical twins
B) a low correlation between the IQ scores of strangers
C) the rapid increase in average WISC scores seen during the past 25 years
D) the stability of WISC scores seen during the past 25 years

Accepted Answer

The rapid increase in average WISC scores over the past 25 years suggests that environmental factors, such as improved nutrition and education, have had a significant impact on intelligence. This increase in scores cannot be solely accounted for by genetic factors and therefore suggests that environmental factors play a role in intelligence.

Question 14

As Joe is telling his grandmother about the animals he saw at the city zoo, he tells her "And there was a dinosaur there too!" Joe's grandmother says to him, "Are you sure there was a dinosaur there, or are you just pretending?" Joe gets upset, thinking that his grandmother does not believe him, and insists that he is remembering correctly. Joe's lack of ability to recognize that people can misremember events indicates that he has not yet developed a high level of ________.
A) maintenance rehearsal
B) eidetic imagery
C) source monitoring
D) metamemory

Accepted Answer

The answer of As Joe is telling his grandmother about...

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct formula for determining one's intelligence quotient (IQ), a measure that was first employed in intelligence testing by Lewis Terman in 1916?
A) CA/MA + 100
B) MA/CA × 100
C) CA/MA × 100
D) MA/CA / 100

Accepted Answer

The correct formula for determining one's intelligence quotient (IQ) is MA/CA X 100, where MA is mental age and CA is chronological age. This formula was used in the Stanford-Binet intelligence scale developed by Lewis Terman.

Question 16

The potential positive influence of environment on intelligence is demonstrated by the fact that children from disadvantaged backgrounds who participate in the ________ program show improved test scores and school performance.
A) D.A.R.E.
B) Head Start
C) YMCA
D) No Child Left Behind

Accepted Answer

The Head Start program is specifically designed to provide early childhood education and development opportunities to children from low-income families. Studies have consistently shown that children who participate in Head Start exhibit improved cognitive skills and school readiness, providing evidence that environmental factors can influence intelligence. D.A.R.E. is a drug prevention program, YMCA is a fitness and recreation organization, and No Child Left Behind is an education reform act that emphasizes standardized testing and accountability.

Question 17

Individuals with higher intelligence quotients tend to have higher-paying, higher-prestige jobs within all but which of the following fields?
A) education
B) medicine
C) law
D) engineering

Accepted Answer

While individuals with higher IQs may still have higher-paying jobs within education, such as university professorships or administrative positions, the prestige of these jobs may not necessarily be higher than other fields mentioned.

Question 18

Hannah is very crafty. She can adapt to different circumstances, plan ahead for situations, and knows when a course of actions she has planned is or is not likely to be successful. According to the theory of Sternberg, Hannah excels at ________ intelligence.
A) creative
B) analytical
C) fluid
D) practical

Accepted Answer

According to the theory of Sternberg, practical intelligence involves adapting to different situations, planning ahead, and knowing when a plan is likely to succeed. Therefore, Hannah excels at practical intelligence.

Question 19

On modern tests of intelligence, IQ scores are determined
A) by comparing a child's score with the average score of other children of the same age.
B) by using the same IQ calculation as on the original Stanford-Binet exam.
C) based on a child's gender and race.
D) by subtracting a child's chronological age from their mental age.

Accepted Answer

Modern IQ tests use norms, which compare an individual's score to the average score of other people of the same age. This allows for a standardized way of interpreting an individual's cognitive abilities. Factors such as gender and race are not used to determine IQ scores as they have been shown to be irrelevant to intelligence. The calculation method used on the Stanford-Binet exam may differ from other modern tests, as different tests may use different formulas and items to assess intelligence. The mental age concept has also largely been replaced by the use of age-normed scores.

Question 20

The primary explanation for why there is such a variety of intelligence levels among one particular group of same-aged individuals is ________.
A) context
B) heredity
C) culture
D) education

Accepted Answer

Heredity plays a major role in determining intelligence levels among individuals. While environmental factors such as education and culture can also have an impact, research has shown that genetics account for a significant portion of individual differences in intelligence.

Quiz 6: Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Your textbook notes that three of the types of intelligence proposed in Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences are included in traditional theories of intelligence. Those three include all but which of the following?

The first legitimate test of intelligence was devised in _________ around 1904 by Binet and Simon.

A person's knowledge and awareness of their own cognitive processes is called ________ knowledge.

Allison can solve problems that are typically solved correctly by other children who are eight years old. Allison, however, is 10 years of age. According to intelligence tests, Allison's mental age is

Regulating the way one feels, recognizing how others feel, and correctly interpreting the facial expressions of others are all elements of ________ intelligence.

One way of assessing whether intelligence tests actually work is to compare their results with other areas known to be affected by one's intellect. In fact, intelligence tests are very powerful predictors of all but which of the following?

Lewis Terman, of ________ University, revised Binet and Simon's test and re-released it in the United States in 1916.

Which of the following is NOT one of the individualized tests of intelligence used to assess children today?

In 1916, a Stanford University professor adapted and revised the Binet and Simon's test and re-released it in the United States. That psychologist was ________.

Howard Gardner is to _ type(s) of intelligence, as Charles Spearman is to __ type(s) of intelligence.

More than 100 years ago, ________ developed a theory of intelligence that suggested that there was a singular factor, called 'g', that was responsible for performance on all mental tests.

Which evidence best demonstrates an environmental impact on intelligence?

Which of the following is the correct formula for determining one's intelligence quotient (IQ) , a measure that was first employed in intelligence testing by Lewis Terman in 1916?

The potential positive influence of environment on intelligence is demonstrated by the fact that children from disadvantaged backgrounds who participate in the ________ program show improved test scores and school performance.

Individuals with higher intelligence quotients tend to have higher-paying, higher-prestige jobs within all but which of the following fields?

Hannah is very crafty. She can adapt to different circumstances, plan ahead for situations, and knows when a course of actions she has planned is or is not likely to be successful. According to the theory of Sternberg, Hannah excels at ________ intelligence.

On modern tests of intelligence, IQ scores are determined

The primary explanation for why there is such a variety of intelligence levels among one particular group of same-aged individuals is ________.