Question 1

Connie is taking the Stanford-Binet (SB5).She is asked to choose a picture that shows how a piece of paper would look if it were folded or cut.This section of the SB5 is measuring
A)working memory.
B)fluid reasoning.
C)visual-spatial processing.
D)quantitative reasoning.

Accepted Answer

The task of selecting a picture that shows how a piece of paper would look if it were folded or cut requires the use of visual-spatial processing skills, as the individual must mentally manipulate the visual information presented to them. This skill involves the ability to understand and create visual representations of objects and their spatial relationships. Therefore, option C) is the best choice. Options A), B), and D) are not directly related to this specific task.

Question 2

On which section of the Stanford­Binet (SB5)would you be asked questions,such as "Why is yeast added to bread dough?" and "What does cryptic mean?"
A)divergent thinking section
B)quantitative reasoning section
C)knowledge section
D)working memory section

Accepted Answer

The knowledge section of the Stanford-Binet assesses a person's understanding of general information, such as vocabulary, facts, and concepts, which could include questions about yeast and cryptic. This section measures a person's crystallized intelligence, or acquired knowledge and skills.

Question 3

Which section of the Stanford­Binet (SB5)would have questions similar to the following: "Given the numbers three,six,nine,12,what number would come next?"
A)visual-spatial processing
B)quantitative reasoning
C)fluid reasoning
D)working memory

Accepted Answer

The section of the Stanford-Binet (SB5) that would have questions similar to the given question is quantitative reasoning, as it assesses the ability to understand and manipulate numbers, mathematical concepts, and relationships between them.

Question 4

Lisa is taking the Stanford­Binet (SB5)and is presented with the question,"An apprentice is to a master as a novice is to what?" This question measures Lisa's
A)fluid reasoning.
B)visual-spatial processing.
C)quantitative reasoning.
D)working memory.

Accepted Answer

This question measures Lisa's ability to make analogies and understand the relationships between different words or concepts, which is a component of fluid reasoning. Visual-spatial processing, quantitative reasoning, and working memory are not directly measured by this type of question.

Question 5

Marie is taking the Stanford-Binet.She is asked to put puzzles together and copy geometric shapes on which section of this intelligence test?
A)quantitative reasoning
B)fluid reasoning
C)working memory
D)visual-spatial processing

Accepted Answer

Puzzles and copying geometric shapes are tasks that rely heavily on visual-spatial processing, which involves understanding and mentally manipulating visual information. Therefore, the section of the Stanford-Binet intelligence test that assesses visual-spatial processing is the most likely section in which Marie is being asked to complete these tasks.

Question 6

Lewis Terman is known for
A)developing the first culture-fair test of intelligence.
B)developing a broader view of intelligence that includes eight different kinds of intelligence.
C)revising Binet's test for use in North America.
D)developing the first useful individual test of intelligence in 1904.

Accepted Answer

Lewis Terman is best known for revising Binet's test for use in North America, which became known as the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale.

Question 7

On which section of the Stanford-Binet (SB5)are subjects asked to correctly remember the order of colored beads seen,to repeat a series of digits forward and backward,and to name the last word in each sentence after hearing several sentences read?
A)quantitative reasoning
B)visual-spatial processing
C)working memory
D)fluid reasoning

Accepted Answer

The tasks described require the use of working memory, which involves the temporary storage and manipulation of information. Tasks that involve remembering the order of colored beads or repeating a series of digits forward and backward are classic examples of tests of working memory. Additionally, naming the last word in each sentence after hearing several sentences read also involves the retention and manipulation of information, which is a key component of working memory.

Question 8

Regarding the Wechsler scales,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)The current Wechsler test for children is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children,Fourth Edition or WISC-IV.
B)The Wechsler scales yield an overall intelligence score.
C)The Wechsler scales yield separate scores for performance intelligence and verbal intelligence.
D)The Wechsler scales have no version designed to test the intelligence of adults.

Accepted Answer

The statement that "the Wechsler scales have no version designed to test the intelligence of adults" is false. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is a widely used test for assessing adult intelligence. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. The other statements in the question are all true.

Question 9

Which section of the Stanford­Binet (SB5)would have questions similar to the following: "If you have 30 oranges and give five oranges to each of your three brothers,how many oranges will you have left?"
A)fluid reasoning
B)visual-spatial processing
C)quantitative reasoning
D)working memory

Accepted Answer

This question involves basic arithmetic calculations, which falls under the section of quantitative reasoning in the Stanford-Binet (SB5) test. This section measures the ability to reason with numbers and solve arithmetic problems.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the five sections of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition?
A)fluid reasoning
B)working memory
C)knowledge
D)creative processing

Accepted Answer

The five sections of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition are fluid reasoning, knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual-spatial processing, and working memory. Creative processing is not one of the sections included in this assessment.

Question 11

Suzy is taking the Stanford­Binet (SB5)and is asked this question,"I knew my bag was going to be in the last place I looked,so I looked there first.What is silly or impossible about that?" This question is measuring Suzy's
A)working memory.
B)visual-spatial processing.
C)quantitative reasoning.
D)fluid reasoning.

Accepted Answer

This question is measuring Suzy's fluid reasoning, which involves the ability to think flexibly and problem-solve in novel situations. The question requires Suzy to recognize a logical fallacy in the statement and identify what is silly or impossible about it. This type of reasoning falls under the category of fluid reasoning.

Question 12

On which section of the Stanford-Binet (SB5)is reasoning ability measured by having the subjects complete analogy questions,fill in the missing shape in a group of shapes,and tell a story about what's happening in a series of pictures?
A)fluid reasoning
B)working memory
C)quantitative reasoning
D)visual-spatial processing

Accepted Answer

Analogies, completing missing shapes, and telling a story about a series of pictures all require fluid reasoning, which is the ability to reason and solve problems in new situations without relying on previously learned knowledge.

Question 13

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is
A)only useful for intelligence testing with infants and very young children.
B)a specialized group test for measuring adult intelligence.
C)designed to test stable aspects of divergent thinking that are unaffected by experience or education.
D)made up of age-ranked questions that get a little harder at each age level.

Accepted Answer

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is made up of age-ranked questions that get a little harder at each age level. It is designed to test intelligence in individuals ranging from infants to adults.

Question 14

Emil is taking the Stanford­Binet (SB5)and is asked the question,"Suppose that you are going east,then turn right,then turn right again,then turn left.In what direction are you facing now?" This question comes from the section of the SB5 that measures
A)fluid reasoning.
B)visual-spatial processing.
C)quantitative reasoning.
D)working memory.

Accepted Answer

This question is testing visual-spatial processing, as it requires Emil to mentally visualize the directions and orient himself in space.

Question 15

Each factor on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition is measured with questions involving words and numbers called _______ questions.
A)implicit
B)nonverbal
C)divergent
D)verbal

Accepted Answer

Verbal questions involve words and language, which aligns with the description of questions involving words and numbers. Therefore, the best choice is D) verbal.

Question 16

A widely used alternative intelligence test to the Stanford-Binet that yields a single overall intelligence score as well as separate scores for performance and verbal intelligence is the
A)Wechsler Adult Intelligence Test.
B)Leiter International Performance Scale.
C)Dove Counterbalance Intelligence Test.
D)Raven Progressive Matrices.

Accepted Answer

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Test (WAIS) is a widely used alternative to the Stanford-Binet test and assesses both verbal and performance intelligence separately as well as an overall intelligence score. The Leiter International Performance Scale (B) is another alternative test that focuses on nonverbal intelligence, while the Dove Counterbalance Intelligence Test (C) and Raven Progressive Matrices (D) are also measures of nonverbal intelligence but do not provide separate scores for verbal and performance intelligence.

Question 17

Each factor on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition is measured with questions involving the use of pictures and objects called _______ questions.
A)explicit
B)verbal
C)nonverbal
D)divergent

Accepted Answer

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition measures factors using nonverbal questions that involve pictures and objects.

Question 18

Which of the following intelligence tests is appropriate for people from age two to 85+ years old and measures five cognitive factors (fluid reasoning,knowledge,quantitative reasoning,visual-spatial processing,and working memory)using both verbal and non-verbal questions for each area?
A)SAT Reasoning Test
B)Wechsler Intelligence Scales
C)Raven Progressive Matrices
D)Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition

Accepted Answer

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition is appropriate for individuals from age two to 85+ years old and measures five cognitive factors using both verbal and non-verbal questions for each area. The other options listed are not appropriate for the specified age range or do not measure the same cognitive factors using both verbal and non-verbal questions.

Question 19

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition yields a score for all of the following EXCEPT for
A)creativity and divergent thinking.
B)general intelligence.
C)verbal and for nonverbal intelligence.
D)each of the five cognitive factors.

Accepted Answer

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition does not yield a score for creativity and divergent thinking. It focuses on measuring general intelligence, verbal and nonverbal intelligence, and the five cognitive factors (knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual-spatial processing, working memory, and fluid reasoning).

Question 20

Helen is captain of the college scholars' bowl team.She displays an excellent vocabulary and can answer questions on a wide variety of topics,including history,science,philosophy,and literature.With these skills,Helen would probably show a high performance on which section of the Stanford-Binet (SB5)?
A)knowledge section
B)divergent thinking section
C)working memory section
D)quantitative reasoning section

Accepted Answer

The knowledge section of the Stanford-Binet measures a person's level of information on a variety of topics, including history, science, philosophy, and literature. Helen's ability to answer questions on these subjects suggests she would perform well on this section.

Quiz 40: Cognition and Intelligence: Intelligence

Connie is taking the Stanford-Binet (SB5) .She is asked to choose a picture that shows how a piece of paper would look if it were folded or cut.This section of the SB5 is measuring

On which section of the StanfordBinet (SB5) would you be asked questions,such as "Why is yeast added to bread dough?" and "What does cryptic mean?"

Which section of the StanfordBinet (SB5) would have questions similar to the following: "Given the numbers three,six,nine,12,what number would come next?"

Lisa is taking the StanfordBinet (SB5) and is presented with the question,"An apprentice is to a master as a novice is to what?" This question measures Lisa's

Marie is taking the Stanford-Binet.She is asked to put puzzles together and copy geometric shapes on which section of this intelligence test?

Lewis Terman is known for

On which section of the Stanford-Binet (SB5) are subjects asked to correctly remember the order of colored beads seen,to repeat a series of digits forward and backward,and to name the last word in each sentence after hearing several sentences read?

Regarding the Wechsler scales,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which section of the StanfordBinet (SB5) would have questions similar to the following: "If you have 30 oranges and give five oranges to each of your three brothers,how many oranges will you have left?"

Which of the following is NOT one of the five sections of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition?

Suzy is taking the StanfordBinet (SB5) and is asked this question,"I knew my bag was going to be in the last place I looked,so I looked there first.What is silly or impossible about that?" This question is measuring Suzy's

On which section of the Stanford-Binet (SB5) is reasoning ability measured by having the subjects complete analogy questions,fill in the missing shape in a group of shapes,and tell a story about what's happening in a series of pictures?

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is

Emil is taking the StanfordBinet (SB5) and is asked the question,"Suppose that you are going east,then turn right,then turn right again,then turn left.In what direction are you facing now?" This question comes from the section of the SB5 that measures

Each factor on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition is measured with questions involving words and numbers called _______ questions.

A widely used alternative intelligence test to the Stanford-Binet that yields a single overall intelligence score as well as separate scores for performance and verbal intelligence is the

Each factor on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition is measured with questions involving the use of pictures and objects called _______ questions.

Which of the following intelligence tests is appropriate for people from age two to 85+ years old and measures five cognitive factors (fluid reasoning,knowledge,quantitative reasoning,visual-spatial processing,and working memory) using both verbal and non-verbal questions for each area?

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition yields a score for all of the following EXCEPT for