Question 1

Several longitudinal studies have examined children with high IQ scores.These studies discovered that IQ is strongly and positively related to ____.

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal studies have found a strong and positive relationship between high IQ and adult success in various domains such as career, income, and education.

Question 2

Louis Terman,one of the original developers of the Stanford-Binet test,began a study in the 1920s of 1,500 children with exceptionally high IQ scores of ____ or higher.

Accepted Answer

Louis Terman's study, known as the "Genetic Studies of Genius," focused on children with IQ scores of 140 or higher.

Question 3

Louis Terman,one of the original developers of the Stanford-Binet test,began a study in the 1920s of 1,500 children with exceptionally high IQ scores.When compared to the control group,the high IQ participants were ____.

Accepted Answer

Terman's study found that children with high IQ scores were less likely to experience personal problems such as alcoholism, divorce, and mental disorders when compared to the control group. The study did not find that high IQ participants were more likely to experience anxiety, depression, or alcoholism. The study also did not find that high IQ participants were more likely to experience career failure and financial ruin or less likely to experience educational and occupational success.

Question 4

Longitudinal studies of children with high IQs show that IQ is a ____.

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal studies have consistently shown that children with high IQs are more likely to succeed academically, earn higher salaries, and attain higher levels of education in adulthood. Therefore, IQ is a strong predictor of adult success.

Question 5

What was one of the results that was found in the Terman longitudinal study that examined children who had exceptionally high IQ scores (140 or higher)? These children ____.

Accepted Answer

The Terman longitudinal study found that children who had exceptionally high IQ scores (140 or higher) were more likely to have accomplished many achievements, such as having dozens of patents and writing hundreds of books. This suggests that high intelligence may be a predictor of success and achievement later in life.

Question 6

What were the children with exceptionally high IQs (140 or higher)called who participated in Louis Terman's study that followed them into adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Louis Terman's study that followed children with exceptionally high IQs (140 or higher) into adulthood was called the "Termites".

Question 7

What was one of the results found in the Terman longitudinal study that examined children who had exceptionally high IQ scores (140 or higher)? The high IQ children ____.

Accepted Answer

The Terman longitudinal study found that the high IQ children were less likely to have personal problems. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as the study did not find evidence to support any of those results.

Question 8

IQ tests are powerful predictors of ____.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have shown that IQ scores are a strong predictor of income and occupational status in adulthood. People with higher IQ scores tend to have job roles that require higher levels of cognitive and problem-solving skills, which are typically associated with higher salaries and more prestigious occupations. IQ scores are less reliable predictors of personality traits, temperament, and social status.

Question 9

Louis Terman,one of the original developers of the Stanford-Binet test,began a study in the 1920s of 1,500 children with exceptionally high IQ scores and as compared to the control group,these "Termites," as they were referred to,____.

Accepted Answer

Terman's study found that the "Termites" had a great deal of academic and occupational success, with many of them obtaining advanced degrees, patents, and authoring books. This success contradicts the stereotype that individuals with high IQ scores struggle socially and personally.

Question 10

It is difficult to say that IQ tests predict career success in a definitive way because ____.

Accepted Answer

While IQ tests may measure certain cognitive abilities, they do not necessarily predict success in real-world settings where problems are often complex and do not have simple and definite solutions. Success in a career often involves a combination of various factors, including social and emotional intelligence, creativity, and problem-solving skills beyond what IQ tests measure.

Question 11

A meta-analysis (Strenze,2007)of longitudinal studies examining adult intelligence found that IQ was a powerful predictor of ____.

Accepted Answer

The meta-analysis found that IQ was a powerful predictor of income and occupational status in adulthood. It did not find any significant relationship between IQ and happiness, well-being, length of marriage, or cardiovascular fitness.

Question 12

Why is the BMI considered only an indirect measure of body fat? In other words,why is this not always considered a 100% accurate measure of overweight and obesity?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Although the body of research examining the relationship between IQ and adult career success is large,nearly all of it is concentrated ____.

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that the body of research is "concentrated" in a certain area, implying that it is mostly found in one particular region. Option A is the only choice that identifies a specific region, whereas options B, C, and D do not provide a specific region.

Question 14

Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between intelligence and academic success?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that intelligence tests administered during childhood and adolescence are moderately correlated with academic success. However, it is not a perfect predictor as other factors such as motivation, effort, and personal circumstances also play a role in academic success.

Question 15

Why are rates of obesity increasing among young adults in Western countries when this is still a relatively healthy part of the life span? In addition,discuss two of the following variables that have been linked with obesity: gender,ethnicity,and SES.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Your best friend who has a very high IQ just began a new job that seems to be a perfect fit for her.However,she has been stressed about how she will perform.What could you tell her?

Accepted Answer

Research has indeed found a positive correlation between high IQ and career success. Therefore, telling your friend that she is likely to succeed based on her IQ is a valid source of encouragement. Neither A nor B are true or helpful statements, and D is simply not accurate as there is a correlation, albeit not a perfect one, between IQ and career success.

Question 17

Imagine that you ask your friend to come with you to the gym.Explain what would you say if her response was "I don't need to go to the gym.I'm not overweight,nobody in my family is,and I don't have time."

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Intelligence tests are often used to help identify ____.

Accepted Answer

Intelligence tests are commonly used to identify children who might have learning disabilities or developmental delays so that they can receive the appropriate resources and support. They are not used to assess temperament, attachment style, or cognitive load.

Question 19

Louis Terman was ____.

Accepted Answer

Louis Terman was one of the original developers of the Stanford-Binet test, a popular intelligence test used to assess cognitive abilities in individuals. He is also known for his work on giftedness and intelligence, and for his longitudinal study of high-IQ individuals, known as the Genetic Studies of Genius.

Question 20

Adults who score in the highest 25% of the IQ distribution ____.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that individuals with higher IQ scores tend to have better job performance, higher salaries, and more prestigious job titles. They also tend to have more achievements and awards in their respective fields.

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