Question 1

The global capacity to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with the environment is known as:

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is defined as the global capacity to think rationally, act purposefully, and deal effectively with the environment.

Question 2

Who has regarded intelligence as a capacity of the organism to adjust itself to an increasingly complex environment?

Accepted Answer

Herbert Spencer is the one who regarded intelligence as the capacity of the organism to adjust itself to an increasingly complex environment. This perspective emphasizes adaptability and the ability to navigate and thrive in changing circumstances.

Question 3

The concept of "Intelligence Quotient" was devised by a German psychologist:

Accepted Answer

The concept of "Intelligence Quotient" (IQ) was devised by the German psychologist William Stern.

Question 4

Culture-free tests of intelligence were developed by:

Accepted Answer

Culture-free tests of intelligence were developed by Raymond Cattell. He aimed to create intelligence assessments that would be valid regardless of the test taker's cultural background.

Question 5

Two-factory of intelligence was advanced by:

Accepted Answer

Carl Spearman proposed the two-factor theory of intelligence, which suggests that intelligence consists of a general ability (g factor) and specific abilities (s factors).

Question 6

Guilford's cubical model provides for:

Accepted Answer

Guilford's Structure of Intellect model originally proposed 120 factors of intelligence, based on different combinations of operations, contents, and products.

Question 7

Vernon has proposed that elements of G- factor theory and the multifactor theories can be combined to form a/an:

Accepted Answer

Vernon proposed a hierarchical theory of intelligence, which combines elements of both the g-factor theory (suggesting a single general intelligence) and multifactor theories (suggesting multiple, specific abilities). This hierarchical model places general intelligence at the top, with more specific abilities underneath.

Question 8

Who viewed that intelligence is an adaptive process that involves an interplay of biological maturation and interaction with the environment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who viewed that intelligence is an adaptive...

Question 9

According to Sternberg, the ability to analyze and evaluate ideas, solve problems, and make decisions is best described as

Accepted Answer

Analytical intelligence, as defined by Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, solve problems, and make decisions. This contrasts with practical intelligence, which is about applying knowledge to real-world situations, and creative intelligence, which involves the ability to generate new ideas and be inventive in solving problems.

Question 10

Which construct from Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence includes the ability to find the best fit between the individual and the environment?

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence, according to Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select environments to meet both personal goals and the demands of one's everyday world.

Question 11

The first intelligence test was constructed at the bequest of a western government in order to identify children who were:

Accepted Answer

The first intelligence test, developed by Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon in the early 20th century, was constructed at the request of the French government to identify children who were mentally retarded to provide them with appropriate education.

Question 12

Which intelligence theorist did/does not believe that environment plays a role in the development of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which intelligence theorist did/does not believe that...

Question 13

Which of the following constructs of intelligence is proposed by Gardner?

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner proposed multiple intelligences, including bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, as part of his theory.

Question 14

Who proposed that the g factor represents the highest-order common factor among individual differences in IQ?

Accepted Answer

Charles Spearman proposed the concept of the g factor, or general intelligence, as the highest-order common factor that accounts for individual differences in cognitive abilities or IQ.

Question 15

Crystallized intelligence develops:

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence is influenced by cultural factors, as it involves the use of learned knowledge and experience.

Question 16

J.P. Guilford's multifactor theory is a

Accepted Answer

J.P. Guilford's multifactor theory is a three-dimensional theory, which includes operations, contents, and products as the dimensions of intellectual abilities.

Quiz 1: Cognitive Psychology: Perception, Memory, and Intelligence