Question 1

Mary Jo has been particularly good at listening to others and helping them.She has decided to major in psychology in college and eventually become a therapist.According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, Mary Jo would likely excel in which domain?

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes interpersonal intelligence, which involves understanding and effectively interacting with others. Mary Jo's talent for listening to others and helping them aligns with this domain.

Question 2

Successful intelligence is:

Accepted Answer

Successful intelligence refers to an individual's ability to adapt to their environment by recognizing their strengths and weaknesses and using that insight to make effective choices.

Question 3

One of the most widely used tests of infant intellectual abilities is the:

Accepted Answer

The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development is specifically designed to assess the intellectual and developmental functioning in infants and young children. It is one of the most widely used tests for this population. The WISC and WAIS are both tests designed for older children and adults, while the Stanford-Binet is a more general intelligence test that does not focus specifically on infants.

Question 4

If IQ scores are normally distributed (on a normal curve), a score of 115 would be equivalent to having scored better than ________ of others.

Accepted Answer

A score of 115 falls at the 84th percentile, which means that the person has scored better than 84 percent of other individuals who took the same IQ test. This is because 115 falls one standard deviation above the mean on a normal distribution, which encompasses approximately 84 percent of scores in the distribution.

Question 5

The use of habituation tasks in infants as predictors of future IQ is problematic because:

Accepted Answer

The use of habituation tasks in infants as predictors of future IQ is problematic because although findings are statistically significant, the correlations between the two are small. This means that while there may be a relationship between habituation and IQ, it is not a strong predictor and should not be solely used for determining a child's future intelligence.

Question 6

Social intelligence is the ability to:

Accepted Answer

Social intelligence is primarily about managing personal interactions effectively, understanding social cues, and navigating social environments.

Question 7

The beginning of the psychometric approach is associated with which psychologist?

Accepted Answer

The psychometric approach to psychology, which emphasizes the measurement of individual differences in abilities, traits, and personality characteristics, is associated with Alfred Binet. Binet is best known for his work on intelligence testing and the development of the first practical intelligence test, the Binet-Simon Scale.

Question 8

The ability to evaluate our own and others' feelings is:

Accepted Answer

The ability to evaluate our own and others' feelings falls under emotional intelligence, which is defined as the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions and the emotions of others.

Question 9

Maya has good self-awareness, management of her emotions, and motivation.Maya has excellent:

Accepted Answer

Maya's self-awareness, management of emotions, and motivation showcase intrapersonal intelligence, which refers to the ability to understand oneself, one's thoughts, and feelings. Option A (fluid intelligence) refers to the capacity for abstract reasoning, while Option B (linguistic intelligence) refers to the ability to use language effectively. Option D (interpersonal intelligence) refers to the ability to understand and interact with others effectively.

Question 10

According to Sternberg's theory of successful intelligence, the three key abilities needed are:

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory of successful intelligence identifies three key abilities as analytical, creative, and practical. These abilities are believed to work together to help individuals adapt to different environments and solve real-life problems. Analytical intelligence involves analyzing and evaluating information, creative intelligence involves generating novel ideas and approaches, and practical intelligence involves applying intelligence to real-world situations.

Question 11

The theory of fluid and crystallized intelligence was described by:

Accepted Answer

The theory of fluid and crystallized intelligence was described by Raymond Cattell.

Question 12

As part of an evaluation, a school psychologist gives Marcel an IQ test.Marcel's IQ score is a 117 which means his IQ score is approximately:

Accepted Answer

The mean IQ score is 100 and the standard deviation is 15. A score of 117 is one standard deviation above the mean (100 + 15 = 115, which is one standard deviation from 100).

Question 13

Carroll's three-stratum theory is composed of:

Accepted Answer

Carroll's three-stratum theory includes the general factor of intelligence (g), followed by a level of broad abilities (such as verbal, perceptual, and numerical abilities), and finally a level of narrow abilities (such as spelling or memory). Therefore, option A, which includes g, broad abilities, and narrow abilities, is the correct choice. Option B is incorrect because it includes verbal and performance abilities instead of broad abilities. Option C is incorrect because it replaces broad abilities with fluid and crystallized intelligence, which are not part of the original three-stratum theory. Option D is incorrect because it includes only two levels (narrow abilities and fluid/crystallized intelligence) instead of three.

Question 14

Which part of the brain shows the greatest degree of heritability for tissue volume?

Accepted Answer

The frontal lobes show the greatest degree of heritability for tissue volume, indicating a strong genetic influence on the size and development of this part of the brain.

Question 15

The mental age of a child divided by her chronological age and multiplied by 100 gives you her:

Accepted Answer

The formula given in the question is that for calculating intelligence quotient (IQ), which is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities in relation to their age peers. Therefore, B is the correct answer. A is incorrect because standard deviation is a measure of the spread of scores in a distribution, whereas the question is asking for a measure of a child's cognitive abilities. C and D are incorrect because they are scales used in specific intelligence tests, but the question does not provide enough information to determine which scale is being referred to.

Question 16

Most dancers, athletes, and stage performers would excel in:

Accepted Answer

Dancers, athletes, and stage performers rely heavily on bodily/kinesthetic intelligence to excel in their craft. This intelligence involves the ability to control one's body movements, coordination, and balance.

Question 17

Gina is able to think flexibly and solve new problems she encounters.She has very good:

Accepted Answer

Gina's ability to think flexibly and solve new problems suggests she has good fluid intelligence, which refers to the ability to reason and solve problems in new and independent ways. Crystallized intelligence, in contrast, refers to accumulated knowledge and skills, while social intelligence pertains to one's ability to understand and navigate social situations. Naturalistic intelligence is the ability to recognize patterns in nature and understand natural systems.

Question 18

Dr.Crenshaw wants to administer a test to determine the developmental abilities of an infant.He knows that the Bayley scales will measure all of the following EXCEPT the infant's:

Accepted Answer

The Bayley scales are specifically designed to measure the developmental abilities of infants and toddlers, including their motor skills, language development, and perceptual abilities. However, habituation is not one of the domains that is assessed by the Bayley scales. Habituation is a basic cognitive process that involves the infant's ability to become accustomed to a specific stimulus over time, and it can be measured using other types of assessments, such as visual habituation paradigms.

Question 19

Albert finds talking with others comes naturally to him and he excels at it.Albert is likely high in ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. Albert's natural ability to communicate and connect with others suggests he is high in interpersonal intelligence. The other options - intrapersonal intelligence (the ability to understand oneself), naturalistic intelligence (the ability to understand and interact with nature), and bodily/kinesthetic intelligence (the ability to control and coordinate physical movements) - are less relevant to Albert's skill in communication.

Question 20

To intelligence researchers, g is:

Accepted Answer

The term "g" refers to general intelligence, which is a construct that represents a person's overall cognitive ability. It is not broken down into multiple intelligences or solely determined by factor analysis.

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