Question 1

Summarize the research findings on sex differences in mental abilities.

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Question 2

Discuss IQ tests in terms of their uses, how successful they are, and current criticisms of them.

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Question 3

Explain what the "Flynn Effect" is and why researchers believe it is occurring.

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Question 4

Discuss the development of individual intelligence tests for children. In your discussion, be sure to cover key concepts such as IQ and mental age and name the persons responsible for developing these concepts.

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Question 5

Identify and briefly describe four types of creativity tests in terms of how they attempt to measure creativity. How successful have these tests been at predicting actual creative productivity in the "real world?"

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Question 6

Summarize the research on the effectiveness of intervention programs aimed at improving the academic performance of children.

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Question 7

Define performance tests and culture-fair tests. Discuss why such tests are needed, where they are useful, and what advantages and disadvantages they provide.

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Quiz 7: Cognition and Mental Abilities