Question 1

According to Sternberg,&#34;street smarts&#34; is another way of talking about which kind of intelligence?&#10;A)analytical&#10;B)creative&#10;C)practical&#10;D)emotional

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg, "street smarts" is another way of referring to practical intelligence, which is the ability to solve everyday problems and adapt to new situations in the real world. This type of intelligence is often linked to success in practical, non-academic domains such as business, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Question 2

Which of the following makes the Wechsler tests different from the Stanford-Binet?&#10;A)The Wechsler tests are administered to individuals.&#10;B)The Wechsler is designed only for children.&#10;C)The Stanford-Binet is designed only for adults.&#10;D)Different Wechsler tests are available for different age groups.

Accepted Answer

The Wechsler tests are different from the Stanford-Binet in that different Wechsler tests are available for different age groups. The Stanford-Binet is designated for individuals aged 2 to 85+, whereas the Wechsler has separate tests designed for adults, children, and preschoolers. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 3

The linguistic relativity hypothesis states that __________.&#10;A)language shapes thoughts.&#10;B)thoughts shape language.&#10;C)language and thought develop independently.&#10;D)language and thought influence each other.

Accepted Answer

The linguistic relativity hypothesis, also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, asserts that language shapes and influences our thoughts and perceptions of the world around us. This means that the way we perceive and think about things is largely dependent on the language we use to describe them.

Question 4

When people persist in trying to solve a problem the same way they have always gone about solving problems,they have developed __________.&#10;A)a mental set.&#10;B)functional fixedness.&#10;C)confirmation bias.&#10;D)transformation bias.

Accepted Answer

A mental set is a tendency to approach a problem in a particular way, especially a way that has been successful in the past, even if other solutions may be available. This can lead to difficulty in problem-solving and limits creative thinking. Functional fixedness refers to the tendency to see objects only in terms of their familiar or typical uses. Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or views. Transformation bias is not a commonly recognized psychological term.

Question 5

Algorithms are a type of __________.&#10;A)mechanical solution.&#10;B)heuristic.&#10;C)rule of thumb.&#10;D)means-end analysis.

Accepted Answer

Algorithms are step-by-step mechanical solutions that are designed to solve specific problems efficiently and accurately. They are often used in computer programming and mathematics. Heuristics and rules of thumb are less systematic problem-solving methods that rely on general principles and past experiences. Means-end analysis is a problem-solving strategy that involves breaking down a problem into smaller, more manageable sub-problems.

Question 6

Keneisha is only 11 years old,but she can answer questions that most 15-year-olds can answer.Fifteen is Keneisha's __________.&#10;A)chronological age.&#10;B)mental age.&#10;C)IQ.&#10;D)standard age.

Accepted Answer

Mental age refers to the level of intellectual functioning typically associated with a certain age group. In this case, Keneisha's mental age is higher than her chronological age, indicating advanced cognitive abilities. Choices C and D are not applicable in this context, and while choice A is related to chronological age, it is not the best answer in this scenario.

Question 7

Which of the following questions would be more likely to produce divergent thinking?&#10;A)&#34;What is a coffee cup?&#34;&#10;B)&#34;How do you spell coffee cup?&#34;&#10;C)&#34;How many uses can you think of for a coffee cup?&#34;&#10;D)&#34;What does a coffee cup look like?&#34;

Accepted Answer

Asking for the number of uses can lead to the generation of many different ideas, whereas the other questions have more limited possibilities for answers or are more focused on factual knowledge.

Question 8

Which type of intelligence,according to Sternberg,would most likely be measured by traditional intelligence tests?&#10;A)analytical&#10;B)creative&#10;C)practical&#10;D)emotional

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's theory of triarchic intelligence, analytical intelligence is the ability to analyze, judge, evaluate, compare, and contrast. This type of intelligence is typically measured by traditional intelligence tests, such as IQ tests. Therefore, choice A (analytical) is the best answer.

Question 9

The basic units of sound are called __________.&#10;A)morphemes.&#10;B)phonemes.&#10;C)semantics.&#10;D)syntax.

Accepted Answer

The basic units of sound in language are called phonemes. Morphemes refer to the smallest units of meaning in language, semantics refers to the meaning of words and phrases, and syntax refers to the rules governing the structure of sentences.

Question 10

On a popular quiz show,contestants are asked to match the audience in naming certain items.One contestant,when asked to "name a type of vehicle," replied "elevator!" The audience groaned,because they knew that the contestant was pretty far off the mark.The contestant should have picked a vehicle that was closer to a _________ for vehicles to match the audience's response.

A)formal concept
B)natural concept
C)fuzzy concept
D)prototype

Accepted Answer

A prototype is an example that represents the most typical or common features of a concept. In this case, the contestant's answer of "elevator" is far removed from the prototype of a vehicle, which is a mode of transportation that can move people or goods from one place to another, such as a car, a bus or a truck. The other choices, formal concept, natural concept or fuzzy concept, do not really apply in this situation.

Question 11

Research suggests we interact with __________ images __________ the way interact with physical objects.&#10;A)mental;differently than&#10;B)mental;similarly to&#10;C)prototypical;differently than&#10;D)prototypical;similarly to

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research suggests we interact with __________ images...

Question 12

When a test allows a person from one particular background to have an unfair advantage over persons from other backgrounds,it is called__________.&#10;A)culturally free.&#10;B)culturally fair.&#10;C)culturally biased.&#10;D)unreliable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a test allows a person from...

Question 13

The current estimate of heritability of intelligence is__________.&#10;A)0.90.&#10;B)0.86.&#10;C)0.50.&#10;D)0.34.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The current estimate of heritability of intelligence...

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT part of the traditional definition of intelligence?&#10;A)ability to adapt&#10;B)ability to solve problems&#10;C)ability to be creative&#10;D)ability to use resources effectively

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT part...

Question 15

Mental activity that goes on in the brain when a person is processing information is called __________.&#10;A)mentation.&#10;B)a concept.&#10;C)thinking.&#10;D)mental imagery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mental activity that goes on in the...

Question 16

A test that gives similar scores for a person each time the person takes it is considered to be a __________ test.&#10;A)reliable&#10;B)valid&#10;C)standardized&#10;D)creative

Accepted Answer

The answer of A test that gives similar scores for...

Question 17

The __________ heuristic can be used to create and maintain stereotypes.&#10;A)availability&#10;B)representative&#10;C)insight&#10;D)means-end analysis

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ heuristic can be used to...

Question 18

Goleman has proposed that __________ intelligence is a more powerful influence on success in life than other forms of intelligence.&#10;A)analytical&#10;B)creative&#10;C)practical&#10;D)emotional

Accepted Answer

The answer of Goleman has proposed that __________ intelligence is...

Question 19

In Terman's study of gifted children,social and behavioral problems were found only in those __________.&#10;A)with IQs of 150 or higher.&#10;B)with IQs of 180 or higher.&#10;C)with IQs of 180 or higher in adulthood.&#10;D)with IQs of 180 or higher in childhood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Terman's study of gifted children,social and...

Question 20

Marcos' mother drank heavily while pregnant with him and he has been diagnosed with mild intellectual disability.Marcos most likely suffers from __________.&#10;A)Down syndrome.&#10;B)fetal alcohol syndrome.&#10;C)fragile X syndrome.&#10;D)cretinism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marcos' mother drank heavily while pregnant with...

Question 21

Research has supported the role of __________ in the maintenance of mental fitness and improved cognitive function.&#10;A)visual activity&#10;B)specific mental exercises such as those involving working memory&#10;C)higher levels of aerobic fitness&#10;D)b and c

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has supported the role of __________...

Question 22

Traumatic brain injuries can have a negative impact on which of the following?&#10;A)problem solving&#10;B)memory&#10;C)attention&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Traumatic brain injuries can have a negative...

Deck 7: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language