Question 1

Which of the following variables are important for the information processing approach to intelligence?

Accepted Answer

The information processing approach to intelligence considers all these factors: knowledge base, speed of processing, and mental strategies as important components.

Question 2

Research shows that speed of processing correlates with:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that speed of processing is often linked to academic achievement, as faster processing can facilitate quicker understanding and application of information, which is beneficial in academic settings.

Question 3

The knowledge base of the information processing view of intelligence is:

Accepted Answer

The knowledge base in the information processing view of intelligence refers to the information stored in long-term memory, which is used to solve problems and make decisions.

Question 4

Individual differences in knowledge base include:

Accepted Answer

Individual differences in knowledge base encompass the amount of knowledge one has, how that knowledge is organized, and how easily one can access that information.

Question 5

My friend is above average in the amount of knowledge he can bring into a conversation. He seems to have a ready way of categorizing and retrieving information, so that he seems well informed in any conversation. According to the information processing approach, my friend is high in

Accepted Answer

The information processing approach suggests that a well-developed knowledge base allows for efficient categorization and retrieval of information, making someone appear well-informed in conversations.

Question 6

The idea of multiple intelligences was proposed by:

Accepted Answer

The theory of multiple intelligences was proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983.

Question 7

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences involves how many?

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences originally proposed eight distinct intelligences.

Question 8

Which is NOT one of Gardner's 8 intelligences?

Accepted Answer

Perceptual is not one of Gardner's 8 intelligences. The 8 intelligences are musical, spatial, linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

Question 9

Howard Gardner believed that intelligence was multifaceted and thus wanted to ensure that more than one intelligence should be considered. Which of the following did Gardner include as a type of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes linguistic/verbal, logical/mathematical, and intrapersonal intelligences, among others.

Question 10

Howard Gardner believed that intelligence was multifaceted and thus wanted to ensure that more than one intelligence should be considered. Which of the following did Gardner include as a type of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes naturalist, musical, and bodily/kinesthetic as types of intelligence, among others.

Question 11

Howard Gardner devised his theory of multiple intelligences by selecting abilities that had certain properties. Which of the following is NOT a criteria for an ability to be one of the intelligences?

Accepted Answer

Gardner's criteria for an intelligence include being neurologically separate, having a distinctive developmental course, and being evidenced by savants or prodigies. Consistency over time is not one of the criteria.

Question 12

My girlfriend performs superbly in school and yet is highly questionable in terms of her social skills and movement (she is definitely lacking in coordination). Whose theory of intelligence would most accurately capture her intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences would most accurately capture her intelligence, as it recognizes different types of intelligences, such as linguistic and logical-mathematical (which might explain her academic success) and bodily-kinesthetic (which might explain her lack of coordination).

Question 13

According to Gardner, his theory of multiple intelligences:

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences emphasizes a broad range of human capabilities beyond those typically valued in technologically advanced societies, such as linguistic and logical-mathematical skills, by including other forms of intelligence like musical, spatial, and interpersonal.

Question 14

Howard Gardner argues that the reason people have multiple intelligences is because:

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that people have multiple neural modules, each responsible for different types of intelligence, allowing for diverse capabilities.

Question 15

Gardner believed that the idea of modularity of intelligence helps to explain the different levels of abilities a person has. That is, a person's ability in one area does not allow us to predict that person's ability in all areas. This is exemplified by:

Accepted Answer

Savants often have extraordinary abilities in one specific area while having average or below-average abilities in others, illustrating the modularity of intelligence.

Question 16

Individuals with extraordinary and generally early-developing genius in one area but normal abilities in others would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

Prodigies are individuals who demonstrate exceptional talent or genius in a specific area at a young age, while having normal abilities in other areas.

Question 17

My neighbor has a child that appears to be mentally challenged. I say ìappearsî because the child can easily tell you the number of syllables contained in an hour long television show or a three hour long movie. This child would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A savant is an individual who, despite having significant mental disabilities, demonstrates profound and prodigious capacities or abilities far in excess of what would be considered normal. The child's ability to count syllables in lengthy media suggests such a specialized skill.

Question 18

My nephew has a superior ability to store information, both conceptually and literally. In every other respect though, he is just average. He should be classified as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of My nephew has a superior ability to...

Question 19

A study that follows the same individuals over an extended period of time is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A longitudinal study follows the same individuals over an extended period of time, allowing researchers to observe changes in their health or other outcomes over time.

Question 20

In order to determine how intelligence changes with age, I select a group of 1,500 children. I test that group of children each year from the time they were 5 up until the time they are 40. This is a _____ study.

Accepted Answer

This is a longitudinal study because it involves observing the same subjects repeatedly over a long period of time to assess changes in intelligence as they age.

Quiz 8: Intelligence

Which of the following variables are important for the information processing approach to intelligence?

Research shows that speed of processing correlates with:

The knowledge base of the information processing view of intelligence is:

Individual differences in knowledge base include:

My friend is above average in the amount of knowledge he can bring into a conversation. He seems to have a ready way of categorizing and retrieving information, so that he seems well informed in any conversation. According to the information processing approach, my friend is high in

The idea of multiple intelligences was proposed by:

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences involves how many?

Which is NOT one of Gardner's 8 intelligences?

Howard Gardner believed that intelligence was multifaceted and thus wanted to ensure that more than one intelligence should be considered. Which of the following did Gardner include as a type of intelligence?

Howard Gardner believed that intelligence was multifaceted and thus wanted to ensure that more than one intelligence should be considered. Which of the following did Gardner include as a type of intelligence?

Howard Gardner devised his theory of multiple intelligences by selecting abilities that had certain properties. Which of the following is NOT a criteria for an ability to be one of the intelligences?

My girlfriend performs superbly in school and yet is highly questionable in terms of her social skills and movement (she is definitely lacking in coordination) . Whose theory of intelligence would most accurately capture her intelligence?

According to Gardner, his theory of multiple intelligences:

Howard Gardner argues that the reason people have multiple intelligences is because:

Gardner believed that the idea of modularity of intelligence helps to explain the different levels of abilities a person has. That is, a person's ability in one area does not allow us to predict that person's ability in all areas. This is exemplified by:

Individuals with extraordinary and generally early-developing genius in one area but normal abilities in others would be classified as:

My neighbor has a child that appears to be mentally challenged. I say ìappearsî because the child can easily tell you the number of syllables contained in an hour long television show or a three hour long movie. This child would be classified as:

My nephew has a superior ability to store information, both conceptually and literally. In every other respect though, he is just average. He should be classified as:

A study that follows the same individuals over an extended period of time is referred to as:

In order to determine how intelligence changes with age, I select a group of 1,500 children. I test that group of children each year from the time they were 5 up until the time they are 40. This is a _____ study.