Question 1

Measuring intelligence by testing is a rather new concept in the history of the world. The idea of such testing came from ________.
A) France 
B) the United States
C) the United Kingdom
D) the Soviet Union

Accepted Answer

The concept of intelligence testing originated in France with Alfred Binet, who developed the first practical IQ test in the early 20th century.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the three areas of intelligence described by Sternberg?
A) analytical 
B) exponential 
C) practical
D) creative

Accepted Answer

The three areas of intelligence described by Sternberg are analytical, practical, and creative. "Exponential" is not a recognized area of intelligence by Sternberg or other prominent intelligence theorists.

Question 3

Jane is 22 years old. For her job, she needs to take an intelligence test. Which would be the most appropriate test for her age group?
A) WAIS-IV 
B) WISC-V
C) WPPSI-III 
D) DSM-IVR

Accepted Answer

The WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) is designed for individuals 16 years and older and is the most appropriate test for Jane's age group. The WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) and WPPSI (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence) are designed for younger age groups, while DSM-IVR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is a manual used for diagnosing mental disorders, not measuring intelligence.

Question 4

Dallas is a 10-year-old boy who has a mental age of 10 years. His IQ would be ________.
A) 80
B) 100 
C) 115
D) 130

Accepted Answer

Dallas has a mental age that matches his chronological age, so his IQ would be average, which is 100.

Question 5

Shalissa is described as being tactful and able to manipulate situations to her advantage. She is probably high in ________.
A) analytical intelligence
B) creative intelligence 
C) practical intelligence 
D) exploitative intelligence

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence is characterized by the ability to solve real-world problems and adapt to changing situations through effective decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills. Shalissa's ability to manipulate situations to her advantage suggests that she is skilled in navigating social and organizational contexts, which is a hallmark of practical intelligence. Analytical intelligence, on the other hand, involves the ability to reason logically, solve abstract problems, and use critical thinking to make sound judgements. Creative intelligence refers to the ability to think outside the box, generate novel ideas, and use imagination to solve problems. Exploitative intelligence is not a recognized construct in psychology and may be interpreted negatively as a form of manipulative or Machiavellian behavior.

Question 6

Which parts of the brain have been of specific interest to those who study the neuroscience perspective of intelligence?
A) the frontal and parietal lobes 
B) the reticular activating system and the pons
C) the temporal and occipital lobes 
D) the diencephalon and the basal root ganglia

Accepted Answer

The frontal and parietal lobes have been of specific interest to those who study the neuroscience perspective of intelligence, as they are associated with various cognitive processes such as attention, working memory, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Question 7

According to Robert Sternberg, which type of intelligence is LEAST likely to predict success in an academic environment?
A) analytical intelligence 
B) creative intelligence
C) practical intelligence 
D) proactive intelligence

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence, which involves the ability to adapt to everyday life by drawing on existing knowledge and skills, is least likely to predict academic success compared to analytical intelligence, which is more aligned with problem-solving and logical reasoning skills used in academic settings.

Question 8

The measurement of intelligence by some kind of test is a concept dating back roughly________ years.
A) 60
B) 100 
C) 220 
D) 25

Accepted Answer

The concept of measuring intelligence by some kind of test dates back roughly 100 years with the development of the first IQ test by Alfred Binet in 1905. Choice A (60) and D (25) are too recent while Choice C (220) is too far back in history.

Question 9

An example of Sternberg's practical intelligence is ________.
A) academic achievement only 
B) knowing when to plant corn 
C) having interpersonal and emotional skills
D) learning how to write clearly

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's practical intelligence refers to the ability to apply knowledge to real-world situations, including problem-solving and decision-making in everyday life. Knowing when to plant corn would fit in this category as it requires practical knowledge and experience in agriculture. The other options may fall under different types of intelligence according to Sternberg. Academic achievement may be related to analytical intelligence, while having interpersonal and emotional skills may indicate emotional intelligence. Learning how to write clearly may involve verbal or linguistic intelligence.

Question 10

According to Cattell and Horn, the two types of intelligence that people possess are ________ and ________ intelligence.
A) analytical; pragmatic
B) fluid; crystallized 
C) generalized; specific
D) interpersonal; intrapersonal

Accepted Answer

Cattell and Horn proposed the theory of fluid and crystallized intelligence. Fluid intelligence is the ability to think and reason abstractly, solve problems, and adapt to new situations. It tends to decline with age. Crystallized intelligence, on the other hand, is the knowledge and skills gained through education and experience. It tends to increase with age.

Question 11

Alfred Binet designed the first ________ test.
A) aptitude 
B) performance-based
C) perception
D) intelligence

Accepted Answer

Alfred Binet designed the first intelligence test in the early 1900s.

Question 12

Which research extended the theory of Cattell and Horn by proposing a three-tiered hierarchical model of cognitive abilities that fit neatly with the concepts of crystallized and fluid intelligence?
A) Gardner 
B) Sperling
C) Sternberg
D) Carroll

Accepted Answer

The research that extended the theory of Cattell and Horn by proposing a three-tiered hierarchical model of cognitive abilities that fit neatly with the concepts of crystallized and fluid intelligence was conducted by John B. Carroll. This model is known as the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of cognitive abilities, which is widely used in current educational and clinical settings. Gardner, Sperling, and Sternberg have proposed their own theories of intelligence but they did not specifically build upon the work of Cattell and Horn.

Question 13

Suppose Maria's mental age is 20 and her chronological age is 10. What is her IQ?
A) 320
B) 80 
C) 200 
D) 100

Accepted Answer

To calculate IQ, we use the formula:
IQ = (mental age/ chronological age) x 100
So, 
IQ = (20/10) x 100
IQ = 200

Question 14

Jordan is a 10-year-old boy who has a mental age of 8 years. His IQ would be ________.
A) 80 
B) 100
C) 125 
D) 140

Accepted Answer

IQ is calculated by dividing mental age by chronological age and multiplying by 100. In this case, Jordan’s IQ would be 8/10 x 100 = 80.

Question 15

According to Robert Sternberg, ________ intelligence is the ability to deal with new and different concepts and to come up with new ways of solving problems (divergent thinking, in other words).
A) analytical
B) creative 
C) practical 
D) existential

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg's definition of intelligence that involves creating new concepts and problem-solving is best represented by creative intelligence. The other options (analytical, practical, and existential) do not necessarily involve divergent thinking or the ability to generate new solutions.

Question 16

An 8-year-old child who scored like an average 10-year-old on an intelligence test would have a mental age of ________ and an IQ of ________.
A) 8; 80 
B) 8; 125
C) 10; 100
D) 10; 125

Accepted Answer

According to the concept of mental age, if an 8-year-old child scores like an average 10-year-old on an intelligence test, it means that the child's mental age is 10 years old. Then, IQ is calculated by dividing mental age by chronological age and multiplying by 100. Therefore, the IQ score of this child would be (10/8) x 100 = 125. Thus, the correct option is D - 10; 125.

Question 17

Binet and Simon considered children relatively slow if their ________.
A) mental age equals their chronological age
B) mental age is lower than their chronological age 
C) mental age is higher than their chronological age 
D) mental age does not equal their chronological age

Accepted Answer

Binet and Simon compared a child's mental age to their chronological age in order to gauge their level of intelligence. A child with a mental age lower than their chronological age was considered relatively slow, as they were not performing at the level expected for their age group.

Question 18

Which of the following tests would be BEST suited to an 8-year-old child?
A) WAIS-IV
B) WISC-V 
C) WPPSI-III 
D) DSM-IVR

Accepted Answer

The WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition) is specifically designed for children aged 6 to 16, making it suitable for an 8-year-old child.

Question 19

According to Robert Sternberg, ________ is best described as "street smarts," or the ability to use information to get along in life. People who have it know how to be tactful, how to manipulate situations to their advantage, and how to use inside information to increase their odds of success.
A) analytical
B) creative 
C) practical 
D) naturalistic

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg's theory of successful intelligence consists of three components: Analytical, Creative, and Practical. Practical intelligence is defined as "street smarts" or the ability to adapt to certain situations by using information that is not necessarily found in books or classrooms. Therefore, the best choice is C (Practical).

Question 20

The correct formula for determining IQ as used in Terman's development of the Stanford-Binet Test was ________.
A) MA/DA × 100
B) MA/CA × 100 
C) MA/CA
D) CA/MA × 100

Accepted Answer

The correct formula is MA/CA × 100, where MA stands for mental age (the age at which a person functions intellectually) and CA stands for chronological age (the person's actual age). This formula is used to determine IQ, which is the ratio of mental age to chronological age multiplied by 100. Terman's development of the Stanford-Binet Test is based on this formula.

Quiz 7: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Measuring intelligence by testing is a rather new concept in the history of the world. The idea of such testing came from ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three areas of intelligence described by Sternberg?

Jane is 22 years old. For her job, she needs to take an intelligence test. Which would be the most appropriate test for her age group?

Dallas is a 10-year-old boy who has a mental age of 10 years. His IQ would be ________.

Shalissa is described as being tactful and able to manipulate situations to her advantage. She is probably high in ________.

Which parts of the brain have been of specific interest to those who study the neuroscience perspective of intelligence?

According to Robert Sternberg, which type of intelligence is LEAST likely to predict success in an academic environment?

The measurement of intelligence by some kind of test is a concept dating back roughly________ years.

An example of Sternberg's practical intelligence is ________.

According to Cattell and Horn, the two types of intelligence that people possess are and intelligence.

Alfred Binet designed the first ________ test.

Which research extended the theory of Cattell and Horn by proposing a three-tiered hierarchical model of cognitive abilities that fit neatly with the concepts of crystallized and fluid intelligence?

Suppose Maria's mental age is 20 and her chronological age is 10. What is her IQ?

Jordan is a 10-year-old boy who has a mental age of 8 years. His IQ would be ________.

According to Robert Sternberg, ________ intelligence is the ability to deal with new and different concepts and to come up with new ways of solving problems (divergent thinking, in other words) .

An 8-year-old child who scored like an average 10-year-old on an intelligence test would have a mental age of and an IQ of .

Binet and Simon considered children relatively slow if their ________.

Which of the following tests would be BEST suited to an 8-year-old child?

According to Robert Sternberg, ________ is best described as "street smarts," or the ability to use information to get along in life. People who have it know how to be tactful, how to manipulate situations to their advantage, and how to use inside information to increase their odds of success.

The correct formula for determining IQ as used in Terman's development of the Stanford-Binet Test was ________.