Question 1

The correlation between reaction times and IQ scores is

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A)   very high (greater than 0.90) .
B)   moderate (between 0.50 and 0.60) .
C)   modest (between 0.20 and 0.30) .
D)   very weak (less than 0.10) .E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Jeremy is very sensitive to sounds, rhythms, the meaning of words, and the different functions of language. According to Gardner, Jeremy has a high level of

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A)   linguistic intelligence.
B)   fluid intelligence.
C)   musical intelligence.
D)   crystallized intelligence.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Empirical data suggest there is a moderately strong correlation between major creative achievement and vulnerability to psychological disorders such as schizophrenia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The concept of stereotype vulnerability suggests that when taking a standardized intelligence test, members of stigmatized groups ____ than members of nonstigmatized groups.

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A)   are less motivated
B)   are more motivated
C)   experience less anxiety
D)   experience more anxietyE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Sternberg believes that ____ is the aspect of intelligence that is assessed by conventional IQ tests and is crucial for most types of academic work.

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A)   experiential
B)   practical
C)   creative
D)   analyticalE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following does your textbook offer as an example of reification?

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A)   behavior
B)   brain size
C)   intelligence
D)   IQ scoresE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight types of intelligence described by Gardner?

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A)   mechanical
B)   spatial
C)   logical-mathematical
D)   musicalE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Creativity involves the generation of ideas that are

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A)   original.
B)   novel.
C)   useful.
D)   original, novel, and useful.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the essential components of emotional intelligence?

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A)   accurate perception of emotions
B)   open expression of all emotions
C)   awareness of the impact of emotions on decision-making
D)   effective regulation of emotionsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

According to Simonton, to a large extent, exceptional achievement depends at least as much on perseverance, practice, and outstanding training as it does on innate ability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Studies of ____________________ gifted children suggest that they tend to be either average or above average in social and emotional development while ____________________ gifted children are often introverted and socially isolated.

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moderately...

Question 12

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, someone who is able to cope well with new or novel tasks, should score high in

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A)   analytic intelligence.
B)   creative intelligence.
C)   practical intelligence.
D)   all three areas of intelligence.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

According to Robert Sternberg, intelligence can be divided into three major parts. These three components of intelligence are

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A)   verbal fluency, numerical ability, and memory.
B)   analytical intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence.
C)   crystallized intelligence, fluid intelligence, and transient intelligence.
D)   artistic intelligence, performance intelligence, and rational intelligence.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

When the scores from separate administrations of a test are highly correlated, the test is considered to be reliable, and concerns about measurement error are reduced.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research on the biological correlates of intelligence seemed to correlate with ____________________; suggesting that smarter people ____________________longer.

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The answer of Research on the biological correlates of intelligence...

Question 16

The argument that no one has demonstrated that intelligence is largely shaped by environment, so it must be largely inherited is an example of

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A)   an appeal to ignorance.
B)   a reification.
C)   a conclusion that is supported by the research presented in this chapter.
D)   an example of divergent thinking.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Creative people are thought to be more autonomous, introverted, self-confident, and impulsive; however research shows that they are less willing to take risks and tend to be more self-doubting.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following explanations for racial differences in intelligence is best supported by research evidence?

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A)   Jensen's heritability theory
B)   cultural bias in IQ tests
C)   cultural disadvantage
D)   Watson's differential conditioning theoryE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Reba has an uncanny ability to discern and respond appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and desires of other people. According to Gardner, Reba has a high level of

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A)   socioemotional intelligence.
B)   interpersonal intelligence.
C)   linguistic intelligence.
D)   parapsychotic intelligence.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The correlations between inspection time and IQ scores are

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A)   virtually nonexistent
B)   very weak and negative
C)   fairly strong, but probably not of practical significance
D)   high enough to have practical valueE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 18: Intelligence and Psychological Testing Part 2

Empirical data suggest there is a moderately strong correlation between major creative achievement and vulnerability to psychological disorders such as schizophrenia.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the essential components of emotional intelligence?

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Creative people are thought to be more autonomous, introverted, self-confident, and impulsive; however research shows that they are less willing to take risks and tend to be more self-doubting.

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Studies of ____________________ gifted children suggest that they tend to be either average or above average in social and emotional development while ____________________ gifted children are often introverted and socially isolated.

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The concept of stereotype vulnerability suggests that when taking a standardized intelligence test, members of stigmatized groups ____ than members of nonstigmatized groups.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the eight types of intelligence described by Gardner?

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Creativity involves the generation of ideas that are

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Research on the biological correlates of intelligence seemed to correlate with ____________________; suggesting that smarter people ____________________longer.

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Reba has an uncanny ability to discern and respond appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and desires of other people. According to Gardner, Reba has a high level of

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When the scores from separate administrations of a test are highly correlated, the test is considered to be reliable, and concerns about measurement error are reduced.

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According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, someone who is able to cope well with new or novel tasks, should score high in

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According to Simonton, to a large extent, exceptional achievement depends at least as much on perseverance, practice, and outstanding training as it does on innate ability.

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Which of the following explanations for racial differences in intelligence is best supported by research evidence?

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Which of the following does your textbook offer as an example of reification?

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According to Robert Sternberg, intelligence can be divided into three major parts. These three components of intelligence are

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The argument that no one has demonstrated that intelligence is largely shaped by environment, so it must be largely inherited is an example of

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The correlation between reaction times and IQ scores is

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The correlations between inspection time and IQ scores are

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Sternberg believes that ____ is the aspect of intelligence that is assessed by conventional IQ tests and is crucial for most types of academic work.

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Jeremy is very sensitive to sounds, rhythms, the meaning of words, and the different functions of language. According to Gardner, Jeremy has a high level of

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