Question 1

To administer an intelligence test properly,test administrators are trained in specific procedures so that the test is given in the same way to every person.This training ensures that the test:
A) is standardized.
B) has high validity.
C) is reliable.
D) is objective.

Accepted Answer

Standardization refers to the process of keeping test conditions the same for all individuals to ensure fairness and accuracy of the results. The standardized administration of intelligence tests ensures that every person is assessed in the same way, which leads to standardized scores that can be compared across individuals.

Question 2

If Denise has a mental age of 8 and she is 8 years old,then Denise's ratio IQ would equal:
A) 70.
B) 110.
C) 100.
D) 80.

Accepted Answer

Ratio IQ is calculated by dividing mental age by chronological age and multiplying by 100. In this case,  Denise's mental age is the same as her chronological age, so her ratio IQ would be (8/8) x 100 = 100.

Question 3

Why was the calculation of the intelligence quotient considered an improvement to Binet's mental age score?
A) French children are very different from American children.
B) Children of different chronological ages could now be directly compared.
C) Mental age is not normally distributed
D) Mental age did not work well for adults.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why was the calculation of the intelligence...

Question 4

Which is true regarding the relationship between tacit intelligence and general intelligence?
A) At very low levels of general intelligence,you can find many individuals with well-developed tacit intelligence.
B) Individuals who test low in general intelligence often do quite well in complex areas of tacit skills.
C) Persons of higher general intelligence are more likely to test high in tacit intelligence.
D) No matter how much general intelligence people possess,you can never quite predict what their level of tacit intelligence will be.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with higher general intelligence are more likely to have well-developed tacit intelligence, as general intelligence often supports the acquisition and application of tacit knowledge.

Question 5

The question,"How are an apple and a grapefruit alike?" could represent a question from the ____________ test of the WAIS-R.
A) vocabulary
B) comprehension
C) information
D) similarities

Accepted Answer

The "similarities" test of the WAIS-R assesses the ability to identify commonalities between objects or concepts, making it the most appropriate choice for this question.

Question 6

The extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure is called its:
A) reliability.
B) objectivity.
C) standardization.
D) validity.

Accepted Answer

Validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it's supposed to measure. Reliability refers to the consistency or stability of a test, while objectivity refers to the degree to which different observers or raters agree on their judgments. Standardization refers to the uniform procedures used in administering and scoring a test.

Question 7

Which of the following is a skill that might be measured in a tacit intelligence test?
A) planning a garden
B) creating analogies
C) locating a synonym
D) putting together blocks to resemble a design

Accepted Answer

Tacit intelligence refers to intuitive and practical skills that are difficult to measure, such as spatial reasoning and the ability to manipulate physical objects. Planning a garden involves spatial reasoning and practical skills, making it a good candidate for a tacit intelligence test. The other options involve more explicit and verbal skills that can be easily measured through tests.

Question 8

You are given a set of eight cards with pictures on them.You are told to arrange the cards in order so they tell a sensible story.Which portion of the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children are you taking?
A) picture completion test
B) object assembly test
C) picture arrangement test
D) similarities test

Accepted Answer

The portion of the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children being taken is the picture arrangement test, as the task requires arranging picture cards in a story-like sequence. The other options, picture completion test, object assembly test, and similarities test, do not involve arranging picture cards in a sequence.

Question 9

If you say that an IQ test is invalid,you are claiming that the test:
A) is not appropriate for individuals with lower intelligence.
B) scores are changing over the course of an individual's life span.
C) scores predictions are limited to school success.
D) does not really measure intelligence.

Accepted Answer

When someone claims that an IQ test is invalid, they are saying that the test does not really measure intelligence. This can be due to a variety of reasons such as biases in the questions or the test format, or the limitations of the test in measuring all aspects of intelligence.

Question 10

If you establish a normative sample for an IQ test and the sample contains few Hispanics,which of the following is true?
A) Your test is invalid because it lacks standardization.
B) The validity of your test will be called into question if you use the test to evaluate Hispanic people.
C) Your test is invalid because it is no longer reliable.
D) Your test is not objective.

Accepted Answer

If the normative sample for an IQ test contains few Hispanics, the validity of the test will be called into question if it is used to evaluate Hispanic people. This is because the lack of representation from this group may result in misleading scores that do not accurately reflect the intelligence of Hispanic individuals. It does not necessarily mean that the test is invalid, unreliable or not objective. However, it is important to ensure that normative samples are representative of the population being tested in order to ensure that the results are meaningful and accurate.

Question 11

The ability to do which of the following is most likely to be measured in a tacit intelligence test?
A) comprehend a complex story
B) correctly spell words
C) take photographs
D) solve a geometry problem

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to do which of the...

Question 12

Of the following,traditional intelligence tests are BEST at predicting
A) success in school.
B) success in life.
C) the type of career you should pursue.
D) practical common sense.

Accepted Answer

Traditional intelligence tests, such as IQ tests, have been shown to have a strong correlation with academic performance and success in school. They measure skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical thinking, which are important for academic success. However, they may not necessarily predict success in other areas of life, such as career or practical common sense.

Question 13

Intelligence tests must be objective,which means that:
A) there is some allowance for interpretation as to what can be considered a correct answer.
B) factors other than the individual's performance are allowed to influence scoring but only if the differences are slight.
C) the examiner is allowed to exhibit personal factors,such as present mood state or opinion toward the examinee.
D) none of these occur.

Accepted Answer

Objectivity in intelligence tests means that there is no allowance for interpretation, external factors cannot influence scoring, and the examiner cannot exhibit personal factors. The test must provide a standardized and unbiased measure of intellectual abilities.

Question 14

If the SATs accurately predict college success for white males but overpredict college success for females and African-American students,then the SATs are NOT:
A) reliable for women and African Americans.
B) properly standardized for any group.
C) objective.
D) valid for women and African Americans.

Accepted Answer

Validity refers to whether a test measures what it is intended to measure. If the SATs overpredict college success for females and African-American students, then it is not accurately measuring their abilities and therefore not valid for those groups.

Question 15

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the measurement of intelligence?
A) Psychologists universally agree on a definition of intelligence.
B) Intelligence tests are an inclusive measure of all cognitive abilities considered to make up "intelligence."
C) Intelligence tests are useful in predicting how successful people will be in their relationships.
D) Intelligence tests are fairly good at separating out the individuals who perform well on tasks that appear to require intelligence.

Accepted Answer

While there is no universal agreement on the definition of intelligence, intelligence tests are designed to measure cognitive abilities related to problem solving, reasoning, and abstract thinking. While they cannot encompass all aspects of intelligence, they are fairly good at identifying individuals who perform well on tasks that are commonly associated with intelligence. Intelligence test scores are not necessarily useful predictors of success in relationships, as successful social relationships also involve emotional intelligence, social skills, and other factors.

Question 16

To calculate a deviation IQ,you:
A) divide mental age by chronological age.
B) divide the correct number of responses by the total number of questions.
C) compare an individual's performance to the performance of others in the same age group.
D) calculate the percentage of items passed to the percentage of items attempted.

Accepted Answer

Deviation IQ is calculated by comparing an individual's performance to the performance of others in the same age group, which is represented by a standard deviation from the mean score. This allows for a more accurate comparison across age groups and eliminates the bias of using mental age or raw scores.

Question 17

In a normal distribution curve,the largest percentage of individuals will have IQ scores of:
A) 115.
B) 110.
C) 100.
D) 90.

Accepted Answer

In a normal distribution, the majority (about 68%) of individuals will fall within one standard deviation of the mean, which for IQ scores is typically set at 100. Therefore, the largest percentage of individuals will have IQ scores around 100.

Question 18

In general,standard IQ tests are NOT useful in predicting:
A) school success.
B) verbal abilities.
C) everyday intelligence.
D) success in complex occupations.

Accepted Answer

Standard IQ tests are often criticized for not accurately measuring everyday intelligence or practical skills, such as common sense, street smarts, or social skills. Therefore, they are not very useful in predicting someone's "everyday intelligence."

Question 19

Practical knowledge and skills needed to deal with everyday problems is considered:
A) tacit intelligence.
B) perceptual intelligence.
C) fluid intelligence.
D) crystallized intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Tacit intelligence, often referred to as practical intelligence, involves the ability to understand and deal with everyday problems by utilizing knowledge gained from experience rather than explicit instruction.

Question 20

You take an intelligence test in school.Assuming no significant intervening factors have occurred,when you take the same test a few weeks later in a psychologist's office,your IQ should be about the same as it was a few weeks ago.The test's ability to produce similar scores demonstrates:
A) validity.
B) objectivity.
C) reliability.
D) standardization.

Accepted Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency or stability of test scores over time or across different test versions. If the IQ test produces similar scores when taken a few weeks apart, it demonstrates that the test is reliable. Validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure, objectivity refers to the absence of bias or subjective judgment in scoring or interpretation, and standardization refers to the use of consistent procedures for administration and scoring to allow for comparison of scores between individuals. While these concepts are related, the question specifically asks about the ability of the test to produce similar scores, which relates to reliability.

Quiz 9: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

To administer an intelligence test properly,test administrators are trained in specific procedures so that the test is given in the same way to every person.This training ensures that the test:

If Denise has a mental age of 8 and she is 8 years old,then Denise's ratio IQ would equal:

Why was the calculation of the intelligence quotient considered an improvement to Binet's mental age score?

Which is true regarding the relationship between tacit intelligence and general intelligence?

The question,"How are an apple and a grapefruit alike?" could represent a question from the ____________ test of the WAIS-R.

The extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure is called its:

Which of the following is a skill that might be measured in a tacit intelligence test?

You are given a set of eight cards with pictures on them.You are told to arrange the cards in order so they tell a sensible story.Which portion of the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children are you taking?

If you say that an IQ test is invalid,you are claiming that the test:

If you establish a normative sample for an IQ test and the sample contains few Hispanics,which of the following is true?

The ability to do which of the following is most likely to be measured in a tacit intelligence test?

Of the following,traditional intelligence tests are BEST at predicting

Intelligence tests must be objective,which means that:

If the SATs accurately predict college success for white males but overpredict college success for females and African-American students,then the SATs are NOT:

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the measurement of intelligence?

To calculate a deviation IQ,you:

In a normal distribution curve,the largest percentage of individuals will have IQ scores of:

In general,standard IQ tests are NOT useful in predicting:

Practical knowledge and skills needed to deal with everyday problems is considered:

You take an intelligence test in school.Assuming no significant intervening factors have occurred,when you take the same test a few weeks later in a psychologist's office,your IQ should be about the same as it was a few weeks ago.The test's ability to produce similar scores demonstrates: