Question 1

Galton's intelligence test items are to ________________ as Binet and Simon's intelligence test items are to ________________.&#10;A)abstract thinking;concrete thinking&#10;B)general intelligence;specific intelligences&#10;C)sensation;higher mental processes&#10;D)crystallized intelligence;fluid intelligence

Accepted Answer

Galton's intelligence test items focused on basic sensory processes and physical reactions, reflecting his belief in the biological basis of intelligence. In contrast, Binet and Simon's test items were designed to assess higher mental processes such as reasoning, understanding, and problem-solving, which are necessary for academic and everyday decision-making.

Question 2

Which individual is likely to have an IQ score that is most similar to Darrell's?&#10;A)Darrell's adopted brother Dave&#10;B)Darrell's cousin Sarah&#10;C)Darrell's sister Debra&#10;D)Darrell's cousin Derreck

Accepted Answer

Darrell's sister Debra is likely to have the most similar IQ score to Darrell because siblings share more genetic material than cousins or adopted siblings, and IQ has a significant genetic component.

Question 3

The Binet scale was originally developed to&#10;A)identify children who might have difficulty in school.&#10;B)identify gifted children.&#10;C)measure scholastic achievement.&#10;D)measure the intelligence of normal children.

Accepted Answer

The Binet scale was developed by Alfred Binet and his colleagues to identify children who might have difficulty in school and who should therefore receive special attention in the form of remedial teaching. It was not designed to identify gifted children or measure scholastic achievement, and while it certainly measures intelligence, it was not developed specifically to measure the intelligence of normal children.

Question 4

A committee has been set up to identify young people who are likely to become great Olympics skaters.In addition to physical skills,the committee believes that an understanding of one's emotions is a plus because it will help the skaters through training and competitions.Using Howard Gardner's types of intelligences,which two should be the focus of their search?

A)bodily kinesthetic and intrapersonal
B)logical/mathematical and visual/spatial
C)visual/spatial and interpersonal
D)verbal/linguistic and logical/mathematical

Accepted Answer

Bodily kinesthetic intelligence focuses on physical skills and body movement, which is important for Olympic skaters. Intrapersonal intelligence focuses on understanding one's own emotions, beliefs, and values, which will help the skaters through training and competitions. Therefore, choice A is the best option.

Deck 9: B: Intelligence Testing