Question 1

The _____ not only provide an overall IQ score, but they also yield several composite indexes that allow the examiner to quickly determine the areas in which the child is strong or weak.

Accepted Answer

The Wechsler scales are the only option among the given choices that provide overall IQ scores as well as composite indexes to determine areas of strength and weakness in the child's performance. The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scales, Stanford-Binet tests, and Apgar Scales do not provide IQ scores or composite indexes for assessing cognitive abilities.

Question 2

Amber is given a Stanford-Binet intelligence test. Her mental age is determined to be 14 and her chronological age is 10. Which of the following can be said about Amber?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amber is given a Stanford-Binet intelligence test....

Question 3

Knowledge about memory is known as:

Accepted Answer

Metamemory refers to knowledge and understanding about memory, including one's own memory abilities and limitations. This includes knowing what strategies to use for remembering and how to monitor and regulate one's own memory processes. Working memory refers to the ability to actively hold and manipulate information in the mind. Implicit memory is memory that is unconsciously accessed and used. Metadata refers to data that provides information about other data, but is not specific to memory.

Question 4

Megan, 8, has a test tomorrow. "It's an easy test," she tells her mother. "I just have to recognize a bunch of stuff on a chart. I finished studying for it yesterday." Megan is exhibiting her:

Accepted Answer

Megan's statement shows her knowledge about her own memory, which is known as metamemory.

Question 5

_____ involves knowing about knowing.

Accepted Answer

Metacognition is the process of thinking about one's own thinking. It involves being aware of and understanding one's own cognitive processes, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving, and using this knowledge to improve learning and decision-making. Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring, processing, and using information. Brainstorming is a creative problem-solving technique that involves generating a large number of ideas in a short period of time. Metadata refers to data that provides information about other data.

Question 6

A person's mental age divided by chronological age (CA), multiplied by 100 would indicate that person's:

Accepted Answer

The formula given in the question is a simplified version of the formula used to calculate intelligence quotient (IQ). Therefore, this calculation would indicate the person's IQ, not emotional quotient, level of mental development relative to others or cognitive maturity.

Question 7

Sergio's mental age is 8, but his chronological age is 9, we would say that Sergio's IQ is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sergio's mental age is 8, but his...

Question 8

Mental age (MA) is:

Accepted Answer

Mental age (MA) is a concept used in psychology to describe an individual's level of mental development relative to others. It is typically determined by administering cognitive tests and comparing the individual's performance against age-specific norms. The term "mental age" was first introduced by French psychologist Alfred Binet in the early 1900s as a way of measuring intelligence, but it has since been criticized for its limitations in accurately capturing the complexity and diversity of human cognition.

Question 9

Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory and Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence are examples of the idea that:

Accepted Answer

Both Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory and Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence suggest that intelligence consists of multiple specific abilities rather than being a general ability or dividing it into three types of intelligence.

Question 10

Sally's mental age is 12, but her chronological age is 9. Sally's IQ is _____.

Accepted Answer

Sally's IQ can be calculated as Mental Age/Chronological Age x 100.
Therefore, Sally's IQ is 12/9 x 100 = 133.

Question 11

Michael Pressley believes that the key to education is helping students to:

Accepted Answer

According to Michael Pressley, the key to education is teaching students a repertoire of strategies for problem-solving. This is because problem-solving skills are transferable to a variety of situations and can benefit students in their academic and personal lives. While the development of social skills, creativity, and career plans are important aspects of education, Pressley emphasizes the importance of problem-solving skills as a foundational skill.

Question 12

"What would you do if you could be invisible for a day?" This is an example of a question that has many possible answers and fosters _____ thinking.

Accepted Answer

Divergent thinking is the ability to come up with many possible answers or solutions to a problem or question. The given question has many possible answers, as it allows for creative and imaginative thinking. Therefore, it fosters divergent thinking.

Question 13

Howard Gardner suggests that there are _____ types of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Howard Gardner suggests that there are _____...

Question 14

Who created the concept of intelligence quotient?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who created the concept of intelligence quotient?
...

Question 15

Although Casey scores only about average on standardized intelligence tests, he is street smart, and has excellent social skills and good common sense. According to Sternberg, he has _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence includes three types of intelligence: analytical, creative, and practical. Practical intelligence is associated with everyday problem-solving and ability to adapt to new situations, which aligns with Casey's street smarts, social skills, and common sense.

Question 16

Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified in Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence is one of the three types of intelligence identified in Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, along with analytical intelligence and creative intelligence. This type of intelligence involves the ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems in real-world contexts, and apply knowledge to everyday tasks. Cultural intelligence, spatial intelligence, and verbal intelligence are not specifically identified as types of intelligence in this theory.

Question 17

Who among the following would have good spatial abilities?

Accepted Answer

An architect would have good spatial abilities as they must be able to visualize and manipulate three-dimensional objects and spaces. The other professions listed may not require as much spatial reasoning.

Question 18

If intelligence is assumed to be normally distributed, which of the following would you expect to find in the overall population?

Accepted Answer

If intelligence is normally distributed, then the majority of the population would fall into the middle range or "moderate" intelligence category, with fewer people at both the extremes of high and low intelligence. This is because the normal distribution is bell-shaped, with the majority of scores clustered around the mean, and fewer scores found further out in the tails of the distribution.

Question 19

According to Howard Gardner, successful theologians and psychologists most likely to have high levels of which type of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, theologians and psychologists are likely to have high levels of intrapersonal intelligence, which involves self-reflection, self-awareness, and understanding one's own emotions and thoughts. This type of intelligence is important in both fields for personal growth, counseling, and understanding the complex nature of human behavior and beliefs.

Question 20

Colin does not earn high grades on standardized tests but has a black belt in martial arts. According to Gardner, Colin has _____ skills.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes bodily-kinesthetic as one of the eight types of intelligence. This intelligence is related to physical movement and coordination, and includes skills such as sports, dance, and martial arts. Therefore, Colin's black belt in martial arts would be an example of bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

Quiz 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood