Question 1

The goal of managing emotions is __________
A) self-awareness.
B) equilibrium.
C) expressing them appropriately.
D) independence.

Accepted Answer

The goal of managing emotions is to express them appropriately.

Question 2

The differences in academic achievement levels between Asian and American students in early grade levels can probably be best explained by __________
A) genetic differences.
B) differences in nutritional quality.
C) differences in national educational requirements.
D) differences in parental expectations.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that parental expectations and involvement in their children's education have a significant impact on academic achievement levels. Asian parents tend to have higher academic expectations and are more involved in their children's education compared to American parents, which may contribute to the differences in academic achievement levels. Genetic differences and differences in nutritional quality are unlikely to be primary factors, and national educational requirements are more relevant at higher grade levels.

Question 3

The consistent improvement in IQ scores over time that accompanies changes in standards of living is known as __________
A) Moore's law.
B) the Flynn effect.
C) the Premack Principle.
D) Fitt's law.

Accepted Answer

The consistent improvement in IQ scores over time that accompanies changes in standards of living is known as the Flynn effect.

Question 4

One study of interracial and African-American children who had been adopted into highly educated, upper-middle-class white families found the average of their IQ scores was __________
A) slightly below the national average.
B) the same as the national average.
C) substantially below the national average.
D) slightly above the national average.

Accepted Answer

The study found that the average IQ scores of these children were slightly above the national average, refuting the notion of inherent racial differences in intelligence.

Question 5

__________ intelligence has been suggested by Salovey and Pizarro to be a more powerful influence on life than more traditional views.
A) Analytical intelligence
B) Creative intelligence
C) Emotional intelligence
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Salovey and Pizarro suggest that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a more important contributor to life success than more traditional views of intelligence, such as analytical or creative intelligence. EQ refers to a person's ability to recognize and manage their own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It has been linked to better relationships, leadership skills, and overall well-being.

Question 6

Currently the IQ scores of African American and White American children show less of a gap than did the IQ scores of their parents. This can likely be attributed to __________
A) genetic drift.
B) the Wechsler paradox.
C) economic and educational gains experienced by African Americans.
D) the downward slide of White Americans into poverty.

Accepted Answer

The narrowing of the IQ gap between African American and White American children is likely due to the economic and educational advancements made by African Americans over time, as better socio-economic conditions have been linked to increased IQ scores. There is no evidence that genetic drift or the Wechsler paradox (a theory that the IQ tests used to measure intelligence in different ethnic groups are not valid, as they do not fully capture intelligence in all cultures) are responsible for this trend. The downward slide of White Americans into poverty also does not explain the narrowing of the IQ gap, as it is the improvements experienced by African Americans that are credited with this development.

Question 7

Sarah can always tell when her friends are bothered by something and she has the uncanny ability of always saying or doing the right thing to cheer them up. Sarah has a highly developed sense of __________
A) altruism.
B) empathy.
C) sympathy.
D) personal trust.

Accepted Answer

Sarah's ability to sense and understand the emotions of her friends and provide appropriate support indicates a high level of empathy. Altruism refers to selfless concern for others, sympathy is feeling pity for someone else's situation, and personal trust is related to trust in oneself or in personal relationships.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of four basic stages in the creative problem-solving process?
A) insight
B) incubation
C) illumination
D) translation

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

African Americans score, on average, about __________ points lower than Whites on standardized IQ tests in the United States.
A) 10
B) 15
C) 25
D) 5

Accepted Answer

The average IQ score for African Americans in the United States is about 85 while the average IQ score for White Americans is about 100, which is a difference of approximately 15 points. This gap in IQ scores has been a topic of ongoing debate and controversy among researchers and scholars.

Question 10

IQs of Americans have gone up about __________ point(s) per decade since 1940.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Accepted Answer

IQ scores have been observed to increase by about 3 points per decade since the 1940s, a phenomenon known as the Flynn effect.

Question 11

Marty is having a bad day and can feel his anger and frustration building, so he decides to take a long walk around the lake during his lunch break. Based upon this we can assume Marty is __________
A) high in self-motivation.
B) adept at managing his emotions.
C) poor at managing his emotions.
D) high in empathy.

Accepted Answer

Marty recognizes that he is experiencing negative emotions and taking a walk to manage those emotions shows that he has some ability in managing his emotions.

Question 12

In 1969, a psychologist named Arthur Jensen claimed the difference in scores on IQ tests between African Americans and White Americans was due to __________
A) social circumstances.
B) environmental disadvantages.
C) genetics.
D) education opportunities.

Accepted Answer

Arthur Jensen claimed that the difference in scores on IQ tests between African Americans and White Americans was due to genetics, which is a controversial and widely discredited claim in the field of psychology.

Question 13

According to J.P. Guilford, creative thinkers are highly proficient at __________
A) divergent thinking.
B) convergent thinking.
C) empathy.
D) insight.

Accepted Answer

J.P. Guilford defined divergent thinking as the ability to generate multiple solutions or ideas to a single problem or situation. It is considered a key component of creativity, and creative thinkers are known for their proficiency in this type of thinking.

Question 14

The ability to produce solutions to problems that are unusual, inventive, novel, and appropriate is called __________
A) creativity.
B) insight.
C) heuristics.
D) latent learning.

Accepted Answer

The ability to produce solutions to problems that are unusual, inventive, novel, and appropriate refers to creativity.

Question 15

The four basic stages in the creative problem-solving process are preparation, incubation, __________
A) illumination and translation.
B) awareness and motivation.
C) inspiration and perspiration.
D) induction and deduction.

Accepted Answer

The four basic stages in the creative problem-solving process are preparation, incubation, illumination, and translation. Choice A is the only option that provides two accurate options for the missing stage. Choice B mentions awareness and motivation, which are not stages in the creative problem-solving process. Choice C mentions inspiration and perspiration, which are not specific stages in the creative problem-solving process. Choice D mentions induction and deduction, which are not relevant to the creative problem-solving process.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of emotional intelligence?
A) the ability to manage our emotions
B) the ability to manage relationships
C) the ability to suppress our emotions
D) empathy

Accepted Answer

The ability to suppress our emotions is not considered a component of emotional intelligence. In fact, emotional intelligence emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and managing our emotions effectively, rather than suppressing them. The other three options (managing our emotions, managing relationships, and empathy) are all commonly recognized as components of emotional intelligence.

Question 17

Jamaal has no problem producing answers to simple math problems. In fact, he appears to require little effort and does them automatically. Jamaal is __________
A) a genius.
B) demonstrating conceptual mastery.
C) demonstrating computational fluency.
D) a mathematician.

Accepted Answer

Jamaal's ability to quickly produce answers to simple math problems without much effort indicates that he has developed strong computational fluency skills. This means he can quickly and accurately perform basic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Being able to do this automatically is an important foundational skill in mathematics.

Question 18

In the book The Bell Curve, authors Herrnstein and Murray attribute poverty, welfare dependency, crime and illegitimacy mainly to __________
A) an imbalance in social opportunities.
B) low IQ.
C) cultural differences.
D) government programs.

Accepted Answer

Herrnstein and Murray argue that these social problems are largely attributed to low IQ. They assert that IQ is a strong predictor of these outcomes, with those with lower IQs being more likely to experience poverty, welfare dependency, crime, and illegitimacy. They also argue that IQ is largely inherited, and that efforts to address these social problems through government programs or addressing cultural differences will not be effective unless IQ is taken into account.

Question 19

Which of the following correlations of intelligence level would provide evidence for an environmental influence on intelligence?
A) brothers and sisters who have high intelligence
B) children and their parents who all have low intelligence
C) adopted children and their adoptive parents who have high intelligence
D) adopted children and their biological parents who have low intelligence

Accepted Answer

Adopted children share no genetic material with their adoptive parents, so similarities in intelligence levels between them would suggest an environmental influence rather than a genetic one.

Question 20

Lynn's research on cross-national differences in intelligence has shown that IQs are highest in __________
A) Hong Kong.
B) Canada.
C) Germany.
D) the United States.

Accepted Answer

Lynn's research has consistently shown that IQs are highest in Asian countries, particularly in Hong Kong.

Quiz 7: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

The goal of managing emotions is __________

The differences in academic achievement levels between Asian and American students in early grade levels can probably be best explained by __________

The consistent improvement in IQ scores over time that accompanies changes in standards of living is known as __________

One study of interracial and African-American children who had been adopted into highly educated, upper-middle-class white families found the average of their IQ scores was __________

__________ intelligence has been suggested by Salovey and Pizarro to be a more powerful influence on life than more traditional views.

Currently the IQ scores of African American and White American children show less of a gap than did the IQ scores of their parents. This can likely be attributed to __________

Sarah can always tell when her friends are bothered by something and she has the uncanny ability of always saying or doing the right thing to cheer them up. Sarah has a highly developed sense of __________

Which of the following is NOT one of four basic stages in the creative problem-solving process?

African Americans score, on average, about __________ points lower than Whites on standardized IQ tests in the United States.

IQs of Americans have gone up about __________ point(s) per decade since 1940.

Marty is having a bad day and can feel his anger and frustration building, so he decides to take a long walk around the lake during his lunch break. Based upon this we can assume Marty is __________

In 1969, a psychologist named Arthur Jensen claimed the difference in scores on IQ tests between African Americans and White Americans was due to __________

According to J.P. Guilford, creative thinkers are highly proficient at __________

The ability to produce solutions to problems that are unusual, inventive, novel, and appropriate is called __________

The four basic stages in the creative problem-solving process are preparation, incubation, __________

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of emotional intelligence?

Jamaal has no problem producing answers to simple math problems. In fact, he appears to require little effort and does them automatically. Jamaal is __________

In the book The Bell Curve, authors Herrnstein and Murray attribute poverty, welfare dependency, crime and illegitimacy mainly to __________

Which of the following correlations of intelligence level would provide evidence for an environmental influence on intelligence?

Lynn's research on cross-national differences in intelligence has shown that IQs are highest in __________