Question 1

Gardner and his associates are known for proposing the

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A)   generalized theory of intelligence.
B)   triarchic theory of intelligence.
C)   theory of multiple intelligences.
D)   theory of emotional intelligence.
E)   concept of the "g-factor.."F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

What type of distribution describes IQ scores?

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Such scores are normally distr...

Question 3

What percentage of the population is described as gifted, according to IQ standards?

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A)   .01 percent
B)   0.1 percent
C)   2 percent
D)   20 percent
E)   35 percentF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 4

John learns about Michelle, a student at a state university in NY, who has blond hair, enjoys the summer, and likes the beach. John assumes she is from California (given the stereotypes about women from California)  despite the fact that over 85% of students at this state university are from NY. This is best explained by

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A)   divergent thinking.
B)   algorithms.
C)   knowledge of the base rate.
D)   the representativeness bias.
E)   convergent thinking.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Concepts are ideas that represent

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A)   a class or category of objects, ideas, or experiences.
B)   patterns of behavior.
C)   higher-order conditioning and secondary reinforcers.
D)   rules for public displays of emotion.
E)   none of theseF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The concept of ________ was denoted by the symbol "g" by Charles Spearman.

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A)   general intelligence
B)   gender
C)   giftedness
D)   genetics
E)   geniusF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following groups of children is most likely to have the most similar IQ scores?

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A)   identical twins reared apart
B)   same-sex fraternal twins
C)   siblings reared together
D)   identical twins reared together
E)   opposite-sex fraternal twinsF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Which of these is one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?

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A)   poetic
B)   digital
C)   creative
D)   naturalistic
E)   analyticalF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Because it had to be administered ________, the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale was not as ________ as other intelligence tests.

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A)   in groups; standardized
B)   individually; economical
C)   quickly; valid
D)   often; reliable
E)   only one time; consistentF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences divides intelligence into ________ independent abilities.

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A)   two
B)   four
C)   six
D)   eight
E)   twelveF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

In his decades-long study of giftedness, Lewis Terman found

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A)   that there were surprisingly few professionals in his sample.
B)   there were a great many professionals and even an "Einstein" or two.
C)   that most gifted children generally grew up to be healthy and happy adults.
D)   academic success was unrelated to IQ.
E)   that high IQ was practically a guarantee of wealth and fame.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

An example of ________ is a person who is expected to do poorly by his/her teacher, and then actually does poorly.

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A)   divergent thinking
B)   lack of interpersonal intelligence
C)   high crystallized intelligence
D)   an accurate "g"
E)   a self-fulfilling prophecyF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

A(n)  ________ involves arranging concepts from general to specific.

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A)   concept formation
B)   algorithm
C)   prototype
D)   concept hierarchy
E)   mental setF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The concept of the confirmation bias specifically assumes that we are most likely to believe

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A)   the scientific method as true.
B)   information that agrees with our thinking.
C)   information that refutes our thinking.
D)   logical thinking.
E)   mental sets.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Interpersonal intelligence is to intrapersonal intelligence as

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A)   others are to self.
B)   self is to others.
C)   positive is to negative.
D)   "street smarts" is to "book smarts."
E)   "book smarts" is to "street smarts."F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Cognitive scientists use computers

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A)   as a tool to study human thought.
B)   to generate brain images.
C)   as a model of human thought.
D)   as a metaphor for human cognition.
E)   All of the above areF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

According to Sternberg, your college grades would reflect your ________ intelligence.

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A)   fluid
B)   analytical
C)   experiential
D)   practical
E)   creativeF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following events was a factor that led to mass intelligence testing in the United States?

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A)   World War I
B)   Reconstruction following the Civil War
C)   World War II
D)   the Industrial Revolution
E)   the Great DepressionF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

A problem with the Head Start enrichment program is that it

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A)   may not start early enough.
B)   has had no impact on IQ scores.
C)   cannot undo the effects of poverty.
D)   reaches all of the children who need it.
E)   has no long term impact.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Shalissa is described as being self-aware and able to manipulate situations to her advantage. She is probably high in

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A)   analytical intelligence.
B)   creative intelligence.
C)   practical intelligence.
D)   fluid intelligence.
E)   none of theseF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Which of these is one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?

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A(n) ________ involves arranging concepts from general to specific.

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An example of ________ is a person who is expected to do poorly by his/her teacher, and then actually does poorly.

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What type of distribution describes IQ scores?

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Because it had to be administered , the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale was not as as other intelligence tests.

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