Question 1

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 two or more languages.
D) ​jobs where one must work in solitude.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that higher IQ is associated with better job performance and higher earnings particularly for more complex jobs, where cognitive ability is more critical for success.

Question 2

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 Binet and Simon's test and released it in the United States at Stanford University in 1916, so the correct choice is A.

Question 3

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 4

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

Charles Spearman developed the theory of intelligence known as "g" factor, which posits that there is a single factor that underlies all mental abilities and is responsible for overall intelligence.

Question 5

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 Stanford University professor who adapted and revised the Binet and Simon's test and re-released it in the United States was Lewis Terman. David Wechsler developed his own intelligence test later, and Sir Francis Galton was known for his work on eugenics, not intelligence testing. Robert Sternberg is a modern psychologist who developed the triarchic theory of intelligence but was not involved in the creation of the first intelligence test.

Question 6

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 seen during the past 25 years suggests an environmental impact on intelligence, possibly due to improved access to education and other factors. The high correlation between the IQ scores of identical twins (choice A) suggests a genetic influence on intelligence, while the low correlation between the IQ scores of strangers (choice B) suggests a variety of factors may contribute to individual differences in intelligence. The stability of WISC scores seen during the past 25 years (choice D) also does not provide strong evidence for an environmental impact on intelligence.

Question 7

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 8

The first systematically constructed test of intelligence was devised in _____ around 1904 by Binet and Simon.The first systematically constructed 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 systematically constructed test of intelligence was devised in France around 1904 by Alfred Binet and his collaborator Theodore Simon. It was called the Binet-Simon Scale.

Question 9

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

Practical intelligence involves the ability to adapt to different situations, plan ahead, and apply knowledge in real-world settings. These are the skills that Hannah exhibits, making option D the best choice. Option A (creative) refers more to generating unique ideas, option B (analytical) involves critical thinking and problem-solving, and option C (fluid) is related to reasoning and abstract thinking.

Question 10

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 X 100
C) ​CA/MA X 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 11

On modern tests of intelligence, IQ scores are determined
A) ​by comparing a child's score with the average score of same-age children.
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 a standardized scoring system in which an individual's performance is compared to the performance of others in their age group. This is known as the "deviation IQ" system. An average score in this system is 100, and scores are distributed according to a normal curve. Therefore, A is the correct answer.

B is incorrect because different IQ tests use different calculations and scales, and the Stanford-Binet test is just one of many tests.

C is incorrect because basing IQ scores on race and gender would be discriminatory and is not a valid way to measure intelligence.

D is incorrect because mental age is not used in modern IQ testing.

Question 12

One way of assessing whether intelligence tests actually work is to compare their results with measurements of other areas known to be related to intelligence. In fact, intelligence tests are very powerful predictors of all EXCEPT 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 are not as strong predictors of social skill and peer acceptance, as these factors are influenced by a range of other factors beyond cognitive ability. However, intelligence tests have been shown to be highly predictive of school grades, achievement test scores, and number of years of education.

Question 13

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 significant role in determining one's level of intelligence.

Question 14

Among individuals with the same profession who have the same amount of education, IQ scores predict all EXCEPT which of the following?
A) ​skillful mentoring
B) ​job performance
C) ​earnings
D) ​high-prestige positions

Accepted Answer

IQ scores are not necessarily a predictor of skillful mentoring, as effective mentoring involves not only cognitive abilities but also interpersonal skills, empathy, and practical experience in the field.

Question 15

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 EXCEPT which of the following?
A) ​linguistic intelligence
B) ​logical-mathematical intelligence
C) ​interpersonal intelligence
D) ​spatial intelligence

Accepted Answer

Traditional theories of intelligence typically include linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, and spatial intelligence as core components. Interpersonal intelligence, which deals with the ability to understand and interact effectively with others, is not typically included in these traditional theories but is a part of Gardner's broader view of multiple intelligences.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The Bender Visual Motor Gestalt is not one of the individualized tests of intelligence used to assess children today. The others, Stanford-Binet, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV), and Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children II, are commonly used.

Question 17

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

Head Start is a federally funded program in the United States that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. The program has been found to improve test scores and school performance of disadvantaged children.

Question 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

The elements listed are all important components of emotional intelligence, which involves understanding and regulating one's own emotions as well as recognizing and responding appropriately to the emotions of others. Choice A (affective intelligence) is not a commonly used term, and choices B (crystallized intelligence) and D (componential intelligence) do not specifically relate to emotional intelligence.

Question 20

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 understanding and awareness of their own cognitive processes, such as their ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate their own thinking and learning strategies. Autocognitive, formal-cognitive, and concrete-cognitive are not recognized terms within the field of cognitive psychology.

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

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

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.

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 ____.

Which evidence best demonstrates an environmental impact on intelligence?

The first systematically constructed test of intelligence was devised in _ around 1904 by Binet and Simon.The first systematically constructed test of intelligence was devised in _ around 1904 by Binet and Simon.

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.

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?

On modern tests of intelligence, IQ scores are determined

One way of assessing whether intelligence tests actually work is to compare their results with measurements of other areas known to be related to intelligence. In fact, intelligence tests are very powerful predictors of all EXCEPT which of the following?

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

Among individuals with the same profession who have the same amount of education, IQ scores predict all EXCEPT which of the following?

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 EXCEPT which of the following?

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

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.

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.

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