Question 1

A) Describe the difference between an aptitude and an achievement test.
B) Provide an example of each kind of test.
C) When would you be most likely to use each type of test?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Describe the difference between an aptitude...

Question 2

A) Explain the paradox of choice.
B) According to the research findings,who would you expect to sell more chocolate: a small store with only a few chocolates from which to choose or a large store with a large variety of chocolates from which to choose? Why? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Explain the paradox of choice.
B) According...

Question 3

A) Describe the representativeness heuristic.
B) Explain the relationship between it and base rates.
C) Give a real-life example of the representativeness heuristic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Describe the representativeness heuristic.
B) Explain the...

Question 4

A) Describe the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence.
B) Provide an example of each.
C) What is the relationship between these two types of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Describe the difference between fluid and...

Question 5

Larry wants to see whether he can influence his students' test scores.When he gives his students their English test,he says,"Tall students tend to perform worse than short students
On this test." Indeed,the tall students do get lower scores on the test.These results provide
Support for the existence of
A) crystallized intelligence.
B) stereotype threat.
C) fluid intelligence.
D) test validity.

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon described is stereotype threat, where individuals perform worse on tasks when they are aware of stereotypes suggesting they should perform poorly based on some aspect of their identity, in this case, height.

Question 6

Callum is a 10-year-old with a mental age of 15.
A) Calculate Callum's intelligence quotient (IQ) and show your work.
B) Explain what Callum's IQ tells us about his intelligence level,relative to other 10-year-olds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Callum is a 10-year-old with a mental...

Question 7

Jackie is very good at English and psychology.
A) Use general intelligence theory to make predictions about what we would expect Jackie's math and science abilities to be.
B) Explain why you are making each prediction.
C) Use multiple intelligences theory to make predictions about what we would expect Jackie's math and science abilities to be.
D) Explain why you are making each prediction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jackie is very good at English and...

Question 8

This summer,you want to take a week-long vacation in Europe,but cannot afford it.Pick one of the problem-solving strategies (subgoals,working backward,or analogies) and use it to solve this problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This summer,you want to take a week-long...

Question 9

A) Name and describe the two different models of concepts.
B) List one advantage of each model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Name and describe the two different...

Question 10

A) How can cultural bias influence intelligence test scores?
B) Describe the kinds of tests (or give the names) that show the least amount of cultural bias.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) How can cultural bias influence intelligence...

Question 11

For an intelligence test to be useful,it must have both validity and reliability.
A) Explain validity and reliability.
B) Provide an example of something that has low validity but high reliability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For an intelligence test to be useful,it...

Question 12

A) Describe the general research findings on stereotype threat.
B) Describe one way in which the effects of stereotype threat can be reduced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Describe the general research findings on...

Question 13

Robert is a great problem solver and is able to solve novel problems using new and interesting ways.However,he often gets overwhelmed and frustrated trying to deal with everyday tasks.
A) What is the triarchic theory of intelligence? Name and explain the three parts of the theory.
B) Describe whether Robert would be high or low on each aspect of the triarchic theory of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Robert is a great problem solver and...

Question 14

Right before her geometry exam,Julie heard a story about how women have trouble in geometry because it requires spatial manipulation.Even though she was prepared for the test,
She did not do as well as she would have done had she not heard that story.Based on this,you
Know that Julie's performance was most likely impaired by
A) having a low IQ.
B) stereotype threat.
C) poor reliability of the test.
D) poor validity of the test.

Accepted Answer

Julie's performance was likely impaired by stereotype threat, which refers to being at risk of confirming, as self-characteristic, a negative stereotype about one's group. Hearing the story about women struggling with geometry could have increased her anxiety and affected her performance.

Question 15

Before taking her calculus final,Heather reads a story about how men and women have equal abilities in math.As a result,Heather is ________ likely to do well on her exam because
Of ________.
A) more;positive role models
B) more;reduced stereotype threat
C) less;positive role models
D) less;reduced stereotype threat

Accepted Answer

Reading a story about equal abilities in math between men and women can reduce stereotype threat, which is the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group. This reduction can improve performance by alleviating anxiety and increasing confidence.

Question 16

A) Describe the difference between analogical and symbolic representations.
B) Provide an example of an analogical and a symbolical representation (one example each).

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Describe the difference between analogical and...

Question 17

A) Define stereotype threat.
B) Describe two ways in which stereotype threat can influence performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Define stereotype threat.
B) Describe two ways...

Question 18

A) Explain the difference between an algorithm and a heuristic.
B) What is one benefit of using an algorithm to solve a problem?
C) What is one benefit of using a heuristic to solve a problem?
D) Think about a problem in your own life and provide an example of how you could solve it using an algorithm and how you could solve it using a heuristic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Explain the difference between an algorithm...

Quiz 8: Thinking and Intelligence

A) Describe the difference between an aptitude and an achievement test. B) Provide an example of each kind of test. C) When would you be most likely to use each type of test?

A) Explain the paradox of choice. B) According to the research findings,who would you expect to sell more chocolate: a small store with only a few chocolates from which to choose or a large store with a large variety of chocolates from which to choose? Why? Explain your answer.

A) Describe the representativeness heuristic. B) Explain the relationship between it and base rates. C) Give a real-life example of the representativeness heuristic.

A) Describe the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence. B) Provide an example of each. C) What is the relationship between these two types of intelligence?

Callum is a 10-year-old with a mental age of 15. A) Calculate Callum's intelligence quotient (IQ) and show your work. B) Explain what Callum's IQ tells us about his intelligence level,relative to other 10-year-olds.

This summer,you want to take a week-long vacation in Europe,but cannot afford it.Pick one of the problem-solving strategies (subgoals,working backward,or analogies) and use it to solve this problem.

A) Name and describe the two different models of concepts. B) List one advantage of each model.

A) How can cultural bias influence intelligence test scores? B) Describe the kinds of tests (or give the names) that show the least amount of cultural bias.

For an intelligence test to be useful,it must have both validity and reliability. A) Explain validity and reliability. B) Provide an example of something that has low validity but high reliability.

A) Describe the general research findings on stereotype threat. B) Describe one way in which the effects of stereotype threat can be reduced.

Before taking her calculus final,Heather reads a story about how men and women have equal abilities in math.As a result,Heather is likely to do well on her exam because Of .

A) Describe the difference between analogical and symbolic representations. B) Provide an example of an analogical and a symbolical representation (one example each).

A) Define stereotype threat. B) Describe two ways in which stereotype threat can influence performance.

Quiz 8: Thinking and Intelligence

A) Describe the difference between an aptitude and an achievement test. B) Provide an example of each kind of test. C) When would you be most likely to use each type of test?

A) Explain the paradox of choice. B) According to the research findings,who would you expect to sell more chocolate: a small store with only a few chocolates from which to choose or a large store with a large variety of chocolates from which to choose? Why? Explain your answer.

A) Describe the representativeness heuristic. B) Explain the relationship between it and base rates. C) Give a real-life example of the representativeness heuristic.

A) Describe the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence. B) Provide an example of each. C) What is the relationship between these two types of intelligence?

Callum is a 10-year-old with a mental age of 15. A) Calculate Callum's intelligence quotient (IQ) and show your work. B) Explain what Callum's IQ tells us about his intelligence level,relative to other 10-year-olds.

This summer,you want to take a week-long vacation in Europe,but cannot afford it.Pick one of the problem-solving strategies (subgoals,working backward,or analogies) and use it to solve this problem.

A) Name and describe the two different models of concepts. B) List one advantage of each model.

A) How can cultural bias influence intelligence test scores? B) Describe the kinds of tests (or give the names) that show the least amount of cultural bias.

For an intelligence test to be useful,it must have both validity and reliability. A) Explain validity and reliability. B) Provide an example of something that has low validity but high reliability.

A) Describe the general research findings on stereotype threat. B) Describe one way in which the effects of stereotype threat can be reduced.

Before taking her calculus final,Heather reads a story about how men and women have equal abilities in math.As a result,Heather is ________ likely to do well on her exam because Of ________.

A) Describe the difference between analogical and symbolic representations. B) Provide an example of an analogical and a symbolical representation (one example each).

A) Define stereotype threat. B) Describe two ways in which stereotype threat can influence performance.

Before taking her calculus final,Heather reads a story about how men and women have equal abilities in math.As a result,Heather is likely to do well on her exam because Of .