Question 1

_____ intelligence is NOT among Gardner's "frames of mind," or types of intelligence.
A)Musical
B)Analytical
C)Linguistic
D)Spatial

Accepted Answer

Gardner's "frames of mind" include musical intelligence, linguistic intelligence, and spatial intelligence, among others, but he does not include analytical intelligence.

Question 2

In Sternberg's terms, _____ intelligence drives one's ability to adjust to different environments.
A)creative
B)practical
C)analytical
D)logical

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence, also known as "tacit knowledge," reflects one’s ability to adapt to varying contexts based on the demands of the situation. It involves using experience gained from previous experiences to navigate new situations and solve problems in the real world. Therefore, it is the most suitable answer to this question.

Question 3

Aptitude test is to achievement test as ______ is to ______.
A)g-factor; IQ
B)assessing past performance; predicting future performance
C)IQ; g-factor
D)predicting future performance; assessing past performance

Accepted Answer

Aptitude tests are used to predict future performance, while achievement tests measure past performance. Therefore, the best choice is D, which correctly pairs "predicting future performance" with "assessing past performance." The other choices don't properly match the terms in the analogy.

Question 4

Etta is taking an intelligence test based on Gardner's theory. How is Etta's performance likely to be scored?
A)She will receive a score for each of seven types of intelligence.
B)She will receive a score for each of three types of intelligence.
C)She will be classified as having one of seven types of intelligence.
D)She will receive an overall intelligence score, like an IQ.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences proposes that there are seven distinct types of intelligence, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Therefore, an intelligence test based on this theory would likely score Etta's performance in each of these seven areas separately.

Question 5

Laverne's scores on different parts of an IQ test are very different from one another. Laverne's profile of scores on the test:
A)contradicts the view of intelligence offered by such early theorists as Spearman.
B)supports the view of intelligence offered by such early theorists as Spearman.
C)contradicts contemporary theories of intelligence such as Gardner's.
D)contradicts both early and contemporary views of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Spearman's theory of general intelligence (g) suggests that intelligence is a single overarching factor that underlies performance on all cognitive tasks, meaning that scores on different parts of an IQ test should be highly correlated. Laverne's profile of scores, with very different scores on different parts of the test, contradicts this view.

Question 6

The practical problem Alfred Binet wanted to solve when he developed his intelligence test was:
A)devising a culturally fair measure of intelligence.
B)devising a "pure" measure of intelligence.
C)identifying gifted children for accelerated programs.
D)identifying children with learning difficulties.

Accepted Answer

Binet wanted to identify children who were struggling in school or had intellectual disabilities so that they could be given additional support and resources. His intelligence test was designed to help identify these children and provide them with appropriate assistance.

Question 7

Mavis has advanced rapidly in the corporate world, despite her middling scores on such tests as the WAIS-IV, the SAT, and GRE. Sternberg would infer that Mavis has high _____ intelligence.
A)practical
B)general
C)analytical
D)linguistic

Accepted Answer

Mavis's success in the corporate world indicates high practical intelligence, which includes skills such as problem-solving, adapting to new situations, and creativity. This type of intelligence is not necessarily reflected in scores on standardized tests of analytical or linguistic abilities.

Question 8

The first intelligence test was devised by:
A)Binet.
B)Stern.
C)Weschler.
D)Spearman.

Accepted Answer

Alfred Binet and his collaborator Théodore Simon developed the first intelligence test in France in 1904, called the Binet-Simon scale.

Question 9

Early theorists such as Spearman argued that g represented basic intelligence. According to these theorists, individuals high in g probably excel at:
A)most, if not all, intellectual tasks.
B)numerical but not verbal tasks.
C)visual but not verbal tasks.
D)verbal and numerical tasks, but not visual ones.

Accepted Answer

According to early theorists such as Spearman, g represented general intelligence and individuals high in g were expected to excel in most, if not all, intellectual tasks. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Options B, C, and D are all limited in their scope and do not encompass the general nature of g.

Question 10

An individual's potential for learning is called:
A)creativity.
B)aptitude.
C)flexibility.
D)intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Aptitude refers to an individual's innate potential or natural ability to learn or excel in a particular area. It is often used in educational and career settings to assess a person's suitability for certain tasks or professions. Creativity, flexibility, and intelligence are related, but they do not necessarily guarantee or indicate an individual's potential for learning.

Question 11

The notion of creative intelligence is associated with:
A)Gardner.
B)Spearman.
C)Sternberg.
D)Binet.

Accepted Answer

Creative intelligence is a component of Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, which he proposed in the 1980s. According to Sternberg, creative intelligence involves "the ability to generate novel and useful ideas." Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes a separate category for "creative intelligence," but the term is more closely associated with Sternberg. Spearman and Binet are both known for their contributions to the development of intelligence testing, but they are not specifically associated with creative intelligence.

Question 12

_____ is associated with a theory of intelligence proposing seven or more distinct forms of intelligence.
A)Sternberg
B)Spearman
C)Gardner
D)Binet

Accepted Answer

Gardner is associated with the theory of Multiple Intelligences, which proposes that there are at least 7 distinct forms of intelligence, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligence.

Question 13

Collectivist cultures, such as Taiwan's, place a high priority on how individuals relate to each other. It might be reasonable to hypothesize that Taiwanese adults would outscore American adults on a test of Gardner's ______ intelligence.
A)naturalistic
B)intrapersonal
C)practical
D)interpersonal

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal intelligence refers to the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. In collectivist cultures like Taiwan's, there is a strong emphasis on social harmony and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, it is reasonable to hypothesize that Taiwanese adults would score higher on a test measuring interpersonal intelligence than American adults who come from a more individualistic culture.

Question 14

The g-factor is:
A)a component of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence.
B)a broad factor that underlies every aspect of intelligence.
C)one of several components of intelligence.
D)the same thing as Gardner's linguistic intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The g-factor, or general intelligence factor, is a concept developed by Charles Spearman. It represents a broad mental capacity that influences performance on cognitive ability measures, suggesting that individuals have a general intelligence that underlies and contributes to all cognitive tasks.

Question 15

If intelligence is a singular, unitary phenomenon, rather than a diverse collection of specialized abilities, then one might expect:
A)a good deal of variability in scores across the different components of an IQ test.
B)little variability in scores across the different components of an IQ test.
C)low average scores on an IQ test.
D)high average scores on an IQ test.

Accepted Answer

If intelligence is a singular, unitary phenomenon, then there should be little variability in scores across the different components of an IQ test, because all the components would be measuring the same underlying ability. If there is high variability in scores, it would suggest that different abilities are being tested, which would go against the unitary view of intelligence. Therefore, B is the correct answer.

Question 16

Kyana is an excellent salesperson because she can usually find a way of connecting with a potential client. Based on this information, in which kind of intelligence would Gardner expect Kyana to be high?
A)creative
B)analytical
C)interpersonal
D)linguistic

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes interpersonal intelligence, which involves the ability to understand and connect with other people. Kyana's talent for connecting with potential clients suggests she has a high level of interpersonal intelligence.

Question 17

Do current theories of intelligence differ from those offered earlier in psychology's history?
A)Yes. Contemporary theories propose that there may be many multiple forms of intelligence, rather than just one.
B)Yes. Contemporary theories propose that there may be a single broad factor underlying every aspect of intelligence; earlier theories proposed multiple forms of intelligence.
C)Yes. Contemporary theories tend to dismiss the notion that cultural differences are important to a definition of intelligence.
D)No. Theories of intelligence really haven't changed that much in the past 100 years.

Accepted Answer

Contemporary theories of intelligence propose multiple forms of intelligence, while earlier theories tended to focus on a single concept of intelligence. This shift in thinking allows for the recognition of different talents and abilities, as well as the acknowledgement of cultural differences. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Question 18

______ is NOT among the three types of intelligence in Gardner's theory.
A)Bodily-kinesthetic
B)Spatial
C)Practical
D)Intrapersonal

Accepted Answer

The three types of intelligence in Gardner's theory are bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, and intrapersonal. Practical intelligence is not one of the types of intelligence in Gardner's theory, but rather a separate concept in the field of psychology.

Question 19

_____ intelligence is one of Gardner's "frames of mind," or forms of intelligence.
A)General
B)Analytical
C)Practical
D)Spatial

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes spatial intelligence as one of the distinct "frames of mind." Spatial intelligence involves the ability to think in three dimensions, which encompasses skills such as visualizing objects from different angles, map reading, and navigating spaces.

Question 20

If one wished to predict an individual's ability or potential for success in a given area, one would use an _____ test. If one wished to measure an individual's level of knowledge in a given area, one would use an _____ test.
A)achievement; achievement
B)achievement; aptitude
C)aptitude; achievement
D)aptitude; aptitude

Accepted Answer

An aptitude test is designed to measure an individual's natural abilities or potential for success in a given area, while an achievement test is designed to measure an individual's current level of knowledge or skill in a particular area. Therefore, the best choice would be to use an aptitude test to predict potential for success and an achievement test to measure current knowledge or skill level. Among the given options, the only choice that represents this distinction is option C, where an aptitude test is used for predicting ability/potential and an achievement test is used for measuring knowledge/skill level.

Quiz 7: Memory

_____ intelligence is NOT among Gardner's "frames of mind," or types of intelligence.

In Sternberg's terms, _____ intelligence drives one's ability to adjust to different environments.

Aptitude test is to achievement test as is to .

Etta is taking an intelligence test based on Gardner's theory. How is Etta's performance likely to be scored?

Laverne's scores on different parts of an IQ test are very different from one another. Laverne's profile of scores on the test:

The practical problem Alfred Binet wanted to solve when he developed his intelligence test was:

Mavis has advanced rapidly in the corporate world, despite her middling scores on such tests as the WAIS-IV, the SAT, and GRE. Sternberg would infer that Mavis has high _____ intelligence.

The first intelligence test was devised by:

Early theorists such as Spearman argued that g represented basic intelligence. According to these theorists, individuals high in g probably excel at:

An individual's potential for learning is called:

The notion of creative intelligence is associated with:

_____ is associated with a theory of intelligence proposing seven or more distinct forms of intelligence.

Collectivist cultures, such as Taiwan's, place a high priority on how individuals relate to each other. It might be reasonable to hypothesize that Taiwanese adults would outscore American adults on a test of Gardner's ______ intelligence.

The g-factor is:

If intelligence is a singular, unitary phenomenon, rather than a diverse collection of specialized abilities, then one might expect:

Kyana is an excellent salesperson because she can usually find a way of connecting with a potential client. Based on this information, in which kind of intelligence would Gardner expect Kyana to be high?

Do current theories of intelligence differ from those offered earlier in psychology's history?

______ is NOT among the three types of intelligence in Gardner's theory.

_____ intelligence is one of Gardner's "frames of mind," or forms of intelligence.

If one wished to predict an individual's ability or potential for success in a given area, one would use an _ test. If one wished to measure an individual's level of knowledge in a given area, one would use an _ test.