Question 1

Research by psychologists examining cultural differences in IQ, and the suggested causes of these differences has, at times, been controversial largely because of the political and educational implications of the research. Which unifying theme in psychology does this statement reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviour is determined by multiple causes.
B)  Heredity and environment jointly influence behaviour.
C)  Psychology evolves in a socio-historical context.
D)  Psychology is theoretically diverse.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Tim completed a test that is designed to determine whether he has the potential to be an airline pilot. What type of test did Tim complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement test
B)  aptitude test
C)  projective test
D)  personality testE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

In what percentage of cases can diagnosticians currently determine an organic cause for intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer than 15 percent
B)  fewer than 25 percent
C)  approximately 50 percent
D)  approximately 75 percentE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

If Maria is being tested for her memory capacity and speed of processing, what type of intelligence is being tested?

Accepted Answer

A)  practical intelligence
B)  fluid intelligence
C)  verbal intelligence
D)  crystallized intelligenceE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

One section of questions on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale requires test takers to arrange a series of pictures in a sequence that "tells a story." Which component of IQ is calculated from these sorts of questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  analytical IQ
B)  performance IQ
C)  practical IQ
D)  verbal IQE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is accurate regarding criticisms of the validity of IQ tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  IQ tests are not particularly valid for testing academic intellect, but are valid for testing practical intelligence.
B)  IQ tests are valid for measuring practical intelligence, but not social intelligence.
C)  IQ tests are reasonably valid indexes of academic ability, but do not tap into other skills or traits that may be important for other forms of success.
D)  IQ tests reflect a focus on academic success but do not adequately test for predictors of academic success.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Tim completed a test that is designed to determine whether his capacity for general learning and intellect is normal, or different from normal. What type of test did Tim complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence test
B)  aptitude test
C)  personality test
D)  achievement testE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What was the stated purpose of the first useful intelligence test?

Accepted Answer

A)  to identify gifted children
B)  to identify children who had the potential to be successful in college
C)  to evaluate the success of educational programs
D)  to identify children in need of special trainingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following was suggested by Arthur Jensen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social class differences in IQ are largely due to genetic factors.
B)  Ethnic differences in IQ are largely due to genetic factors.
C)  Ethnic differences in IQ are largely due to environmental factors.
D)  Social class differences in IQ are largely due to environmental factors.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

What are you doing if you are solving a problem using divergent thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  making an explicit comparison between two alternatives
B)  trying to generate many possible answers or solutions
C)  systematically eliminating incorrect answers or solutions
D)  trying to narrow down a list of alternatives to a single correct answer or solutionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

What is the largest category of intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  severe
B)  moderate
C)  profound
D)  mildE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

What do correlations between students' IQ scores and their school grades suggest about IQ tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are a reasonably reliable method to predict school performance.
B)  They are not a valid method to predict school performance.
C)  They are a reasonably valid method to predict school performance.
D)  They are not a reliable method to predict school performance.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following countries is least likely to use IQ tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Britain
B)  France
C)  United States
D)  ChinaE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Based on Galton's perspective on intelligence, and the stated purpose of the Binet-Simon intelligence test, how would Galton have felt about that test?

Accepted Answer

A)  He may have felt the test was valid, but would have rejected the rationale for its use.
B)  He may have felt that the test was invalid, but would have admired its stated purpose.
C)  He would have felt that the test was valid and useful.
D)  He would have felt that the test was invalid, and therefore useless.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which theorist has promoted a definition of intelligence that is very broad, encompassing virtually any valued human ability, to the point that some critics argue it makes the term almost meaningless?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert Sternberg
B)  David Wechsler
C)  Alfred Binet
D)  Howard GardnerE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

According to the concept of g, what is the goal of research on intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  finding correlates of intelligence in terms of social or environmental influences
B)  determining the core ability that underlies all intelligence
C)  generating a model that contains the various causal mechanisms for intellect
D)  documenting the various styles of intelligence in the populationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

From the MRI test, if it is determined that Isaac has a greater proportion of grey matter than Ivan, what would that suggest about Isaac relative to Ivan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Isaac has more axons, and thus more neurons.
B)  Isaac has a greater intellectual potential.
C)  Isaac has a less efficient brain, because the ratio of active to inactive areas is high.
D)  Isaac has more dendrites, and thus more connections between neurons.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

In the Featured Study concerning racial stereotypes and test performance, when students believed a test analyzed problem-solving strategies, what happened to the performance of African-American students?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was similar to the performance of white students.
B)  It was significantly higher than the performance of white male students.
C)  It was significantly lower than the performance of white students.
D)  It was significantly lower than the performance of white female students.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

According to cross-cultural psychologist John Berry, why are IQ tests less popular in non-Western countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Existing IQ tests do not translate well into the cognitive frameworks of other cultures.
B)  Although many Western corporations use IQ tests for personnel screening, this practice has not caught on in other countries.
C)  The tests have not been extensively marketed outside North America and Britain.
D)  The tests are not available in other languages.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Adreas has difficulty dealing with novel situations, and even familiar tasks often require a lot of thought and effort. Which of Sternberg's subtheories relates to these aspects of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  experiential subtheory
B)  componential subtheory
C)  procedural subtheory
D)  contextual subtheoryE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 9: B: Intelligence and Psychological Testing

Which of the following is accurate regarding criticisms of the validity of IQ tests?

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In what percentage of cases can diagnosticians currently determine an organic cause for intellectual disability?

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Adreas has difficulty dealing with novel situations, and even familiar tasks often require a lot of thought and effort. Which of Sternberg's subtheories relates to these aspects of intelligence?

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Which theorist has promoted a definition of intelligence that is very broad, encompassing virtually any valued human ability, to the point that some critics argue it makes the term almost meaningless?

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According to the concept of g, what is the goal of research on intelligence?

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Tim completed a test that is designed to determine whether his capacity for general learning and intellect is normal, or different from normal. What type of test did Tim complete?

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Tim completed a test that is designed to determine whether he has the potential to be an airline pilot. What type of test did Tim complete?

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What was the stated purpose of the first useful intelligence test?

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In the Featured Study concerning racial stereotypes and test performance, when students believed a test analyzed problem-solving strategies, what happened to the performance of African-American students?

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What are you doing if you are solving a problem using divergent thinking?

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From the MRI test, if it is determined that Isaac has a greater proportion of grey matter than Ivan, what would that suggest about Isaac relative to Ivan?

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Based on Galton's perspective on intelligence, and the stated purpose of the Binet-Simon intelligence test, how would Galton have felt about that test?

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What is the largest category of intellectual disability?

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Which of the following was suggested by Arthur Jensen?

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One section of questions on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale requires test takers to arrange a series of pictures in a sequence that "tells a story." Which component of IQ is calculated from these sorts of questions?

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According to cross-cultural psychologist John Berry, why are IQ tests less popular in non-Western countries?

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If Maria is being tested for her memory capacity and speed of processing, what type of intelligence is being tested?

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Which of the following countries is least likely to use IQ tests?

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Research by psychologists examining cultural differences in IQ, and the suggested causes of these differences has, at times, been controversial largely because of the political and educational implications of the research. Which unifying theme in psychology does this statement reflect?

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What do correlations between students' IQ scores and their school grades suggest about IQ tests?

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