Question 1

What did Terman's groundbreaking study of gifted children accomplish?
A) It put to rest the myths that existed about genius in the early part of the twentieth century.
B) It proved that gifted children and adults are more prone to mental illnesses or odd behavior than other groups.
C) It demonstrated that they also have more than their share of failures.
D) It demonstrated that genius is the only factor that influences real success in life.

Accepted Answer

Terman's study challenged the prevailing belief of the time that giftedness was linked to physical frailty or mental illness. It helped to dispel the myths surrounding giftedness and paved the way for further research into the subject.

Question 2

A male has a defect in the X chromosome of the 23rd pair. As children, people with this syndrome experience symptoms that can range from mild to severe or even profound intellectual disability. This is known as ________.
A) fragile X syndrome
B) Down syndrome
C) fetal alcohol syndrome
D) familial retardation

Accepted Answer

Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder that results from a defect in the X chromosome of the 23rd pair. It is characterized by a range of symptoms, including intellectual disability, behavioral and emotional difficulties, and physical characteristics such as long, thin faces and large ears. The severity of the syndrome can vary widely, but it tends to be more severe in males due to their only having one X chromosome.

Question 3

Which of the following groups of children is most likely to have the most similar IQ scores?
A) identical twins reared apart
B) same-sex fraternal twins
C) siblings reared together
D) identical twins reared together

Accepted Answer

Identical twins have the same genetic makeup, so they are most likely to have the most similar IQ scores, regardless of whether they are reared together or apart. Siblings and same-sex fraternal twins share about 50% of their genes, so there can be greater variation in their IQ scores.

Question 4

People are termed gifted in terms of intelligence if their IQ is above ________.
A) 120
B) 130
C) 140
D) 150

Accepted Answer

The commonly accepted threshold for being considered gifted in terms of intelligence is an IQ score of 130 or above. While the other answer choices are high IQ scores, they are not typically used as the cutoff for giftedness.

Question 5

In 1994, researchers Herrnstein and Murray published a controversial book entitled ________ in which they implied that people from lower socioeconomic classes are poor because they are less intelligent.
A) The Bell Curve
B) The Mismanagement of Men
C) The Origin of the Species
D) Class and Stature

Accepted Answer

The book title "The Bell Curve" matches the description of the controversial book published by Herrnstein and Murray in 1994. The book suggested that intelligence played a significant role in a person's socioeconomic status, with individuals from lower classes being less intelligent.

Question 6

Tim and Jim are identical twins who were raised apart. Ned and Ed are fraternal twins who were raised together. Which pair of twins will have more similar IQ scores, if either?
A) Tim and Jim
B) Ned and Ed
C) It is impossible to answer based on the given information.
D) All twins have the same IQ.

Accepted Answer

Identical twins, like Tim and Jim, share more of their genetic makeup than fraternal twins, like Ned and Ed. Since IQ has a significant genetic component, identical twins raised apart (like Tim and Jim) tend to have more similar IQ scores than fraternal twins raised together (like Ned and Ed).

Question 7

Which of the following statements about heredity and intelligence is TRUE?
A) Similarities in intelligence between identical twins who were separated at birth and raised in different houses must be due to heredity.
B) Differences in intelligence between identical twins must be due to differences in their environments.
C) If identical twins are separated at birth and raised in different homes, yet still have similar intelligence scores, the similarity in their scores must be due to hereditary influences.
D) Prenatal influences have little, if any, influence on intelligence and need not be taken into account when studying environmental influences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements about heredity...

Question 8

The first true longitudinal study of the effects of giftedness on social success was conducted by ________.
A) Wechsler
B) Terman
C) Binet
D) Merill

Accepted Answer

The first true longitudinal study of the effects of giftedness on social success was conducted by Lewis Terman through his study of 1,500 highly intelligent children, known as the "Termites," over several decades.

Question 9

Which was NOT a finding of the Terman and Oden (1947) study of gifted kids?
A) They were socially well adjusted.
B) They were more resistant to mental illness.
C) They were clearly much more likely to be females.
D) They were above average in weight, height, and physical attractiveness.

Accepted Answer

The Terman and Oden study did not find that gifted kids were clearly much more likely to be females. In fact, they found that the ratio of boys to girls in their sample was approximately 2:1. The other three options were findings of the study.

Question 10

Which of these is an element of the formal definition of intellectual disability?
A) IQ approximately 2 standard deviations below the mean on a normal curve
B) evidence of brain damage
C) slower than normal reflexes
D) onset of deficits prior to age 6

Accepted Answer

Intellectual disability is typically defined by an IQ score approximately 2 standard deviations below the mean, along with limitations in adaptive functioning and onset before age 18.

Question 11

A group of psychologists reviews the literature on the heritability of intelligence. They conclude that most of the estimates indicate that ________ percent of intelligence is due to genetics.
A) 20
B) 30
C) 50
D) 80

Accepted Answer

Most literature reviews on the heritability of intelligence suggest that about 50 percent of intelligence is due to genetics, with the rest influenced by environmental factors.

Question 12

________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence on life than more traditional views, though the research supporting this claim has been mixed.
A) Analytical
B) Creative
C) Emotional
D) Existential

Accepted Answer

Goleman's research suggests that emotional intelligence, or the ability to identify and manage one's own emotions as well as the emotions of others, is a key factor in success and happiness in life. However, research on the impact of emotional intelligence has been mixed and there is debate about its relative importance compared to other types of intelligence.

Question 13

Beliefs that being gifted or a genius lead to being weird, socially awkward, or more likely to suffer from mental illnesses, were put to rest by ________.
A) Binet's development of the concept of IQ
B) the development of the WAIS tests by Wechsler
C) the Army Alpha tests study
D) Terman's longitudinal study of 1,528 gifted children

Accepted Answer

Terman's longitudinal study of 1,528 gifted children followed them throughout their lives and found that they were not more likely to suffer from mental illnesses, and many of them were successful and well-adjusted adults.

Question 14

Having a high IQ doesn't always guarantee success. Researchers Zuo and Cramond (2001) examined some of "Terman's Termites, and found that the most successful were ________.
A) those who had achieved a consistent sense of self in adolescence
B) introverted in most circumstances but able to behave in extraverted ways
C) less interested in social relationships
D) male

Accepted Answer

The researchers found that the most successful individuals in Terman's Termites study were those who had achieved a consistent sense of self in adolescence, indicating a strong sense of identity and personal direction which may have contributed to their success. This trait is unrelated to gender or introversion, and there is no evidence to suggest that being less interested in social relationships leads to greater success.

Question 15

What percentage of the population is described as gifted, according to IQ standards?
A) about .01 percent
B) about 1 percent
C) around 2 percent
D) nearly 10 percent

Accepted Answer

According to IQ standards, the top 2 percent of the population is typically described as gifted. This is based on the standard deviation and the definition of giftedness in many IQ testing methodologies, where a score of approximately two standard deviations above the mean (roughly an IQ of 130 or above) qualifies someone as gifted.

Question 16

In 1994, researchers ________ published a controversial book entitled The Bell Curve in which they implied that people from lower socioeconomic classes are poor because they are less intelligent.
A) Zarski and Queener
B) Perosa and Perosa
C) Hardin and Martinez
D) Herrnstein and Murray

Accepted Answer

The book in question was authored by Herrnstein and Murray.

Question 17

All parents think their little kids are geniuses. However, to be classified as a genius, the IQ score must be above ________.
A) 120-125
B) 130-135
C) 140-145
D) 150-155

Accepted Answer

The answer of All parents think their little kids are...

Question 18

The term Terman's Termites refers to ________.
A) a set of developmentally delayed students that Terman studied intensively
B) a group of Army soldiers who, on the basis of their IQ, were followed through their military career
C) a sample of gifted children who were studied and followed into adulthood
D) the graduate students who worked with Lewis Terman on the development of the Stanford-Binet test.

Accepted Answer

Terman's Termites refers to a sample of gifted children who were studied and followed into adulthood by psychologist Lewis Terman.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about gifted people is true?
A) They are more likely to suffer from mental illnesses.
B) They are physically weaker than non-gifted persons.
C) They are often skilled leaders.
D) They are socially unskilled.

Accepted Answer

Gifted people often possess advanced cognitive abilities and tend to possess leadership qualities, which can make them effective leaders. Option A is untrue, as gifted people are not more predisposed towards mental illnesses. Option B is also untrue, as physical strength has no correlation with giftedness. Option D is partially true, as some gifted people may struggle with social skills, but it is not a universal trait.

Question 20

If intelligence is determined primarily by heredity, which pair should show the highest correlation between IQ scores?
A) fraternal twins
B) identical twins
C) brothers and sisters
D) parents and children

Accepted Answer

Identical twins share the same exact genetic material, while fraternal twins, siblings, and parents and children only share about 50% of their genetic material. Therefore, if intelligence is determined primarily by heredity, identical twins should show the highest correlation between IQ scores.

Quiz 7: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

What did Terman's groundbreaking study of gifted children accomplish?

A male has a defect in the X chromosome of the 23rd pair. As children, people with this syndrome experience symptoms that can range from mild to severe or even profound intellectual disability. This is known as ________.

Which of the following groups of children is most likely to have the most similar IQ scores?

People are termed gifted in terms of intelligence if their IQ is above ________.

In 1994, researchers Herrnstein and Murray published a controversial book entitled ________ in which they implied that people from lower socioeconomic classes are poor because they are less intelligent.

Tim and Jim are identical twins who were raised apart. Ned and Ed are fraternal twins who were raised together. Which pair of twins will have more similar IQ scores, if either?

Which of the following statements about heredity and intelligence is TRUE?

The first true longitudinal study of the effects of giftedness on social success was conducted by ________.

Which was NOT a finding of the Terman and Oden (1947) study of gifted kids?

Which of these is an element of the formal definition of intellectual disability?

A group of psychologists reviews the literature on the heritability of intelligence. They conclude that most of the estimates indicate that ________ percent of intelligence is due to genetics.

________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence on life than more traditional views, though the research supporting this claim has been mixed.

Beliefs that being gifted or a genius lead to being weird, socially awkward, or more likely to suffer from mental illnesses, were put to rest by ________.

Having a high IQ doesn't always guarantee success. Researchers Zuo and Cramond (2001) examined some of "Terman's Termites, and found that the most successful were ________.

What percentage of the population is described as gifted, according to IQ standards?

In 1994, researchers ________ published a controversial book entitled The Bell Curve in which they implied that people from lower socioeconomic classes are poor because they are less intelligent.

All parents think their little kids are geniuses. However, to be classified as a genius, the IQ score must be above ________.

The term Terman's Termites refers to ________.

Which of the following statements about gifted people is true?

If intelligence is determined primarily by heredity, which pair should show the highest correlation between IQ scores?