Question 1

Spearman referred to the general capacity that may underlie all of a person's mental abilities as
A) multiple intelligence.
B) the g factor.
C) factor analysis.
D) emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Spearman referred to the general capacity that may underlie all of a person's mental abilities as the "g factor". This represents his belief that intelligence is a single, underlying factor that can be measured and expressed numerically.

Question 2

Those who score above average on tests of mathematical aptitude are also likely to score above average on tests of verbal aptitude.According to Spearman,this best illustrates the importance of
A) existential intelligence.
B) multiple intelligence.
C) the g factor.
D) factor analysis.

Accepted Answer

Spearman's theory of intelligence proposes a general intelligence factor (g factor) that underlies all cognitive abilities. This means that individuals who perform well on one type of test (such as mathematical abilities) are likely to perform well on other types of tests (such as verbal abilities) due to their overall level of intelligence. Therefore, the above scenario best illustrates the importance of the g factor.

Question 3

Which of the following was NOT one of Thurstone's primary mental abilities?
A) verbal comprehension
B) perceptual speed
C) inductive reasoning
D) analytical intelligence

Accepted Answer

Thurstone's primary mental abilities included verbal comprehension, perceptual speed, and inductive reasoning. Analytical intelligence is not one of his primary mental abilities.

Question 4

Who argued for a classification of nine independent intelligences,which include musical,spatial,and kinesthetic aptitudes?
A) Charles Spearman
B) Howard Gardner
C) L.L.Thurstone
D) Robert Sternberg

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner argued for a classification of nine independent intelligences, which include musical, spatial, and kinesthetic aptitudes.

Question 5

Maxine achieves high scores on tests of word fluency but not on tests of numerical ability.Maxine's selective abilities fits well with whose theory of intelligence?
A) L.L.Thurstone
B) Charles Spearman
C) Howard Gardner
D) Edward Thorndike

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maxine achieves high scores on tests of...

Question 6

The characteristics of savant syndrome have been used to support
A) Spearman's belief in a general intelligence,or g,factor.
B) Thurstone's notion of social intelligence.
C) Gardner's argument for multiple intelligences.
D) Sternberg's triarchic theory.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that there are multiple domains of intelligence, including musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, and more. Savant syndrome, which is characterized by exceptional abilities in a specific domain such as music or art, supports the idea of multiple intelligences as it shows that intelligence can be specific to certain areas.

Question 7

A person who demonstrates an exceptional specific mental skill while otherwise often remaining very limited in intellectual capacity is said to show signs of
A) emotional intelligence.
B) savant syndrome.
C) existential intelligence.
D) analytical intelligence.

Accepted Answer

This is a characteristic of savant syndrome, where an individual displays exceptional ability in a specific area such as music, mathematics, or art, while having deficits in other intellectual areas.

Question 8

Jill is great with animals.She cares for them deeply and seems to have a knack for interacting with them.Howard Gardner would most likely suggest that she is high in ________intelligence.
A) linguistic
B) bodily-kinesthetic
C) naturalist
D) existential

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, which includes eight types of intelligence, including naturalist intelligence, which refers to the ability to understand and connect with the natural world, including plants and animals. Jill's ability to interact with animals and care for them deeply suggests that she may have a high level of naturalist intelligence.

Question 9

Gardner's argument for multiple intelligences receives support from the
A) existence of creative intelligence.
B) 28-year rule.
C) characteristics of savant syndrome.
D) existence of a g factor.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences is supported by the characteristics of savant syndrome, where individuals have exceptional abilities in a specific area while having challenges in others, illustrating the independence of different types of intelligence.

Question 10

The ability to learn from experience,solve problems,and use knowledge to adapt to new situations is known as
A) savant syndrome.
B) triarchic thinking.
C) intelligence.
D) factor analysis.

Accepted Answer

The given definition matches the definition of intelligence which is the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations. Savant syndrome refers to exceptional abilities in a particular area but not necessarily overall intelligence. Triarchic thinking is a theory of intelligence that includes analytical, creative, and practical abilities. Factor analysis is a statistical technique used to identify underlying factors that contribute to a set of test scores but does not directly relate to the given definition.

Question 11

Factor analysis has been used to assess whether
A) intelligence is determined primarily by heredity or by experience.
B) intelligence is a single trait or a collection of distinct abilities.
C) intelligence scores remain stable over the life span.
D) differences in intellectual ability exist between groups of individuals.

Accepted Answer

Factor analysis is used to identify underlying factors or dimensions that may be contributing to a set of observed variables. In the case of intelligence, factor analysis has been used to identify whether intelligence is a single trait or a collection of distinct abilities. This has been important for understanding how different aspects of intelligence may be related to each other and to other outcomes such as academic achievement or job performance. Factor analysis has not specifically been used to assess whether intelligence is determined by heredity or experience, whether intelligence scores remain stable over the life span, or whether differences in intellectual ability exist between groups of individuals.

Question 12

Psychological tests show that 18-year-old Isaiah has an intelligence score of 65.Nevertheless,Isaiah can,with a few seconds of mental calculation,accurately tell the day of the week on which Christmas falls for any year in this century.It would be fair to conclude that
A) Isaiah is a person with autism spectrum disorder.
B) intelligence tests are generally good measures of verbal but not of mathematical intelligence.
C) Isaiah is a person with savant syndrome.
D) Isaiah excels in existential intelligence.

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes savant syndrome, which is characterized by individuals with significant intellectual or developmental disabilities who have extraordinary abilities in specific areas such as mathematics, music, art, or memory. In this case, Isaiah's ability to accurately calculate the day of the week for any year in this century suggests he has savant syndrome. It is important to note that intelligence scores are generally good measures of overall intellectual functioning, but they have limitations and may not capture all aspects of intelligence such as specialized abilities or talents. Autism spectrum disorder (choice A) is not necessarily indicated by this scenario, and existential intelligence (choice D) is not a recognized ability in traditional cognitive theories of intelligence.

Question 13

The sort of problem solving that demonstrates "school smarts" is what researchers have historically assessed in their tests of
A) street smarts.
B) intelligence.
C) emotional intelligence.
D) social intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Historically, researchers have assessed intelligence through tests of problem solving that demonstrate academic abilities, also known as "school smarts."

Question 14

Caleb had a high score on both the critical reading and mathematics sections of the SAT.He is an excellent map-reader and his reasoning abilities are fantastic.According to Spearman,what is likely underlying these abilities?
A) savant syndrome
B) factor analysis
C) general intelligence (g factor)
D) multiple intelligences

Accepted Answer

Spearman's theory of intelligence postulate that there is a general intelligence factor (g factor) which underlies a person's overall intelligence and aptitude in multiple cognitive domains. Caleb's high score on SAT and his excellent map-reading and reasoning abilities suggest a high level of general intelligence.

Question 15

A statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related test items that seem to tap a common ability is called
A) savant syndrome.
B) multiple intelligence.
C) seven clusters of primary abilities.
D) factor analysis.

Accepted Answer

Factor analysis is a statistical procedure used to identify clusters of related test items that seem to tap a common ability.

Question 16

Investigators detected a tendency for those who excelled in one of Thurstone's seven primary mental abilities to also demonstrate high levels of competence in other abilities.This provided some evidence of
A) savant syndrome.
B) multiple intelligences.
C) existential intelligence.
D) general intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The tendency for high competence across multiple abilities suggests a general intelligence factor, which underlies various cognitive abilities.

Question 17

Chandra is very athletic and is able to quickly master new and complex dance routines.Howard Gardner would be most likely to suggest that Chandra demonstrates a high level of
A) social intelligence.
B) spatial intelligence.
C) emotional intelligence.
D) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

Accepted Answer

According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence involves the ability to control one's movements and to handle objects skillfully. Chandra's ability to quickly master new and complex dance routines suggests a high level of bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

Question 18

Which of the following disorders often co-occurs with savant syndrome?
A) existential intelligence
B) practical intelligence
C) reduce perception of emotions
D) autism spectrum disorder

Accepted Answer

Autism spectrum disorder often co-occurs with savant syndrome. Approximately half of individuals with savant syndrome have an underlying diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Question 19

Those who emphasize the importance of the g factor would be most likely to encourage
A) discontinuing special programs for intellectually advantaged children.
B) deriving adult intelligence test scores from the ratio of mental age to chronological age.
C) using a small standardization sample in the process of intelligence test construction.
D) quantifying intelligence with a single numerical score.

Accepted Answer

Those who emphasize the importance of the g factor believe in a single, general factor of intelligence that underlies all cognitive abilities, so they would encourage quantifying intelligence with a single numerical score.

Question 20

Miguel is a published philosopher.He regularly spends time in a monastery to ponder large questions about life,death,and human existence.According to Gardner,Miguel is demonstrating ________ intelligence.
A) emotional
B) interpersonal
C) existential
D) analytical

Accepted Answer

Miguel's reflection and contemplation about life's bigger questions align with the definition of existential intelligence, which involves a deep understanding and contemplation of the big picture and ultimate concerns of human existence, including life, death, and spirituality. Emotional intelligence involves understanding and managing emotions, interpersonal intelligence involves understanding and navigating social relationships, and analytical intelligence involves logical and problem-solving abilities.

Quiz 28: Forgetting, Memory Construction, and Applying Memory Principles to Your Own Education

Spearman referred to the general capacity that may underlie all of a person's mental abilities as

Those who score above average on tests of mathematical aptitude are also likely to score above average on tests of verbal aptitude.According to Spearman,this best illustrates the importance of

Which of the following was NOT one of Thurstone's primary mental abilities?

Who argued for a classification of nine independent intelligences,which include musical,spatial,and kinesthetic aptitudes?

Maxine achieves high scores on tests of word fluency but not on tests of numerical ability.Maxine's selective abilities fits well with whose theory of intelligence?

The characteristics of savant syndrome have been used to support

A person who demonstrates an exceptional specific mental skill while otherwise often remaining very limited in intellectual capacity is said to show signs of

Jill is great with animals.She cares for them deeply and seems to have a knack for interacting with them.Howard Gardner would most likely suggest that she is high in ________intelligence.

Gardner's argument for multiple intelligences receives support from the

The ability to learn from experience,solve problems,and use knowledge to adapt to new situations is known as

Factor analysis has been used to assess whether

Psychological tests show that 18-year-old Isaiah has an intelligence score of 65.Nevertheless,Isaiah can,with a few seconds of mental calculation,accurately tell the day of the week on which Christmas falls for any year in this century.It would be fair to conclude that

The sort of problem solving that demonstrates "school smarts" is what researchers have historically assessed in their tests of

Caleb had a high score on both the critical reading and mathematics sections of the SAT.He is an excellent map-reader and his reasoning abilities are fantastic.According to Spearman,what is likely underlying these abilities?

A statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related test items that seem to tap a common ability is called

Investigators detected a tendency for those who excelled in one of Thurstone's seven primary mental abilities to also demonstrate high levels of competence in other abilities.This provided some evidence of

Chandra is very athletic and is able to quickly master new and complex dance routines.Howard Gardner would be most likely to suggest that Chandra demonstrates a high level of

Which of the following disorders often co-occurs with savant syndrome?

Those who emphasize the importance of the g factor would be most likely to encourage

Miguel is a published philosopher.He regularly spends time in a monastery to ponder large questions about life,death,and human existence.According to Gardner,Miguel is demonstrating ________ intelligence.