Question 1

In what ways do you think sociohistorical context may have influenced the investigation of creativity?

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Question 2

Describe the components of Sternberg's theory of intelligence and discuss whether these components are measured on most intelligence tests.

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Question 3

Most cases of mental retardation have no identifiable organic cause. From what you know of their views concerning intelligence, discuss what each of the following might say about these cases of mental retardation: Jensen, Wechsler, Gardner, and Scarr.

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Question 4

How are modern day intelligence tests scored? What is the meaning of an individual's score on a modern intelligence test?

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Question 5

In what ways have changing views about the influence of heredity and environment on intelligence affected the development of intelligence tests?

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Question 6

Briefly present a discussion of the proposed explanations for cultural differences in IQ scores.

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Question 7

Summarize the contributions of Binet, Simon, Terman, and Wechsler to the evolution of intelligence testing.

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Question 8

Can you think of areas of our society, other than education, the workplace, and clinical settings that have been affected by the use of psychological tests? Have psychological tests led to improvement in these areas?

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Question 9

Summarize evidence from twin studies and adoption studies on whether heredity affects intelligence and discuss the concept of heritability.

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Question 10

Imagine that, over college break, you get into a discussion with one of your friend's parents concerning IQ tests. This person does not believe in IQ tests and they argue that IQ tests for children are meaningless because children are continually learning new information. For example, an IQ test taken at the beginning of the school year would not be relevant at the end of the school year because the child would be able to correctly answer more questions. Briefly present a rebuttal to their arguments.

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Question 11

How well do IQ scores predict academic and vocational success?

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Question 12

Summarize evidence from research on adoption, environmental deprivation or enrichment, and generational changes in IQ, showing how experience shapes intelligence.

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Question 13

Briefly define the nature of creativity and discuss its association with personality, intelligence and mental illness.

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Question 14

Briefly define mental retardation, and discuss its various levels.

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Question 15

Describe validity and reliability. How would you know if an intelligence test was reliable?

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Question 16

Discuss the similarities and differences between current views on the nature and assessment of intelligence and creativity.

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Quiz 18: Intelligence and Psychological Testing Part 2