Question 1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the ethological approach to assessment of intelligence?
A)Structured interview questions
B)Observation of persons in their natural environments
C)Identification of cognitive skills needed for adaptive problem solving
D)Evaluation of adaptation to everyday activities

Accepted Answer

The ethological approach focuses on naturalistic observation and the evaluation of adaptive behaviors, rather than using structured interview questions.

Question 2

Developmentally, the preschool child
A)has yet to develop real thoughts and insights.
B)has finished acquiring language.
C)is beginning to develop gross motor skills.
D)has acquired object permanence.

Accepted Answer

Object permanence is a cognitive milestone in which the child understands that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight. This typically develops around 8-12 months of age, but some children may not fully acquire it until preschool age. Therefore, the preschool child has generally acquired object permanence.

Question 3

The concrete operational child is cable to attend to perceive and process more bits of information at the same time.

Accepted Answer

The concrete operational child, between the ages of 7 to 12, has developed the ability to process more than one piece of information at a time and can take into account multiple characteristics of an object or situation. They are also able to use logic and reasoning to solve problems.

Question 4

Most kindergarten and primary-level students are in transition from the preoperational period to the concrete operational period.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The preoperational period is typically from ages 2 to 7 and is characterized by development of language and symbolic thinking, but limited logical thinking. The concrete operational period is typically from ages 7 to 12 and is characterized by increased logical thinking and understanding of concrete concepts. Kindergarten and primary-level students are typically between these two periods of development.

Question 5

The view that intelligence is derived from the steps people rpeople use to solve problems is called the information processing view.

Accepted Answer

The information processing view suggests that intelligence is derived from the mental processes and steps people use to solve problems.

Question 6

The view that creativity emerges out of children's imaginative play is held by
A)Piaget.
B)Vygotsky.
C)both Piaget and Vygotsky.
D)neither Piaget nor Vygotsky.

Accepted Answer

Both Piaget and Vygotsky believed that children's imaginative play is crucial for their development. Piaget saw play as a mechanism for children to assimilate new concepts into their existing cognitive structures, while Vygotsky emphasized the role of play in the development of higher mental functions, including creativity.

Question 7

The view that creativity emerges out of children's imaginative play is held by both Piaget and Vygotsky.

Accepted Answer

Piaget and Vygotsky both believed that imaginative play is a key factor in the development of creativity in children. Piaget emphasized the importance of play in the cognitive development of children, while Vygotsky focused on the social and cultural context of play and its role in promoting language, communication, and creativity.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the theory of multiple intelligences?
A)Rather than being one type of intelligence, intelligence is composed of eight different types of intelligence.
B)Each of the eight intelligences contributes to overall intelligence.
C)Assessed in natural and/or naturalistic settings using unobtrusive measures such as observation.
D)Knowledge of the strength of individual multiple intelligences has little value in vocational planning.

Accepted Answer

The theory of multiple intelligences emphasizes that knowledge of an individual's strengths and weaknesses across the eight intelligences can be valuable in vocational planning. Therefore, D is not a characteristic of the theory.

Question 9

The act of thinking about thought is metacognition.

Accepted Answer

Metacognition refers to the ability to reflect on one's own thought processes and think about one's own thinking.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the information processing approach of intelligence?
A)Assessment of the step-by-step approach taken by the individual as she goes through the process of solving problems
B)Assessment done in the person's natural environment
C)Emphasis on how the individual manipulates symbols
D)Memory process is the focus

Accepted Answer

The information processing approach does not necessarily require assessment to be done in the person's natural environment. The other options are all key characteristics of the approach. This approach focuses on how an individual manipulates information to solve problems, including assessing their step-by-step approach, emphasis on symbol manipulation and memory processes.

Question 11

A characteristic of the psychometric measurement of intelligence is the use of skills to cope and adapt to life.

Accepted Answer

Psychometric measurement of intelligence focuses on assessing cognitive abilities, not coping and adaptation skills.

Question 12

Select the example that is typical of Piaget's transitional period.
A)Sensory motor exploration is the focus of learning.
B)The child's reasoning is perceptually bound by the most obvious characteristic of a situation.
C)The child is beginning to see another's point of view and consider it along with his or her own.
D)The child gives human characteristics to nonhuman things.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the example that is typical of...

Question 13

A characteristic of the theory of multiple intelligences is that each of the seven intelligences contributes to overall intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The theory of multiple intelligences, proposed by Howard Gardner, suggests that intelligence is not a single general ability but is composed of various distinct types of intelligences, each independent from the others.

Question 14

Select the example that is typical preoperational behavior.
A)The child learns mainly through taste, smell, sight, touch, and movement.
B)The child learns through pretend play.
C)The child can see another point of view as well as his own.
D)The child can coordinate two or more aspects of a problem at the same time.

Accepted Answer

Pretend play is a typical preoperational behavior. Children at this stage have developed symbolic thinking and can use objects and ideas to represent something else in their play. They may use a toy broom to represent a horse, or a blanket to become a superhero's cape. This type of play allows children to experiment with different scenarios and gain an understanding of the world around them through imaginative play.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of cognitive structure?
A)Preconcepts
B)Memory
C)Perception
D)Problem solving

Accepted Answer

Preconcepts are part of one's cognitive structure, which refers to the mental organization and arrangement of information in the brain. Preconcepts are basic mental structures that form the foundation for more complex thinking and learning. Memory, perception, and problem-solving are cognitive processes, but not cognitive structures.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the theory of successful intelligence?
A)Using one's capabilities to achieve one's life goals within a specific sociocultural context
B)Measured using memory items, performance assessments, and class activities
C)Emphasis on the person's manipulation of symbols
D)Includes application of analytical, creative, and practical areas

Accepted Answer

The theory of successful intelligence, proposed by Robert Sternberg, emphasizes the use of one's abilities to achieve personal goals within one's sociocultural context, incorporating analytical, creative, and practical skills. It does not primarily focus on the manipulation of symbols, which is more characteristic of traditional intelligence theories that emphasize logical and linguistic abilities.

Question 17

The Neuroscience Core Concepts outline the fundamental principles regarding what we should know about the brain and the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The Neuroscience Core Concepts provide the fundamental principles that we should know about the brain and the nervous system.

Question 18

Color, shape, and class names are examples of
A)cognitive functioning.
B)basic concepts.
C)thinking functions.
D)perceptual structures.

Accepted Answer

Color, shape, and class names are all examples of basic concepts, which are the building blocks of our understanding of the world. Cognitive functioning refers to mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving. Thinking functions are the mental processes involved in reasoning and decision-making. Perceptual structures are the mental representations of sensory information.

Question 19

The preoperational child's view of the world has been referred to as egocentric.

Accepted Answer

The preoperational child's cognitive development is characterized by egocentrism, meaning their view of the world is centered around themselves and they struggle to understand others' perspectives.

Question 20

The view that intelligence is developed by logical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving approach.

Accepted Answer

This view is consistent with the dominant view in the field of psychology that defines intelligence as a set of cognitive abilities related to logical thinking and problem-solving. This view is often referred to as the "information processing" approach to intelligence.

Quiz 9: The Cognitive System Concept Development and Intelligence

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the ethological approach to assessment of intelligence?

Developmentally, the preschool child

The concrete operational child is cable to attend to perceive and process more bits of information at the same time.

Most kindergarten and primary-level students are in transition from the preoperational period to the concrete operational period.

The view that intelligence is derived from the steps people rpeople use to solve problems is called the information processing view.

The view that creativity emerges out of children's imaginative play is held by

The view that creativity emerges out of children's imaginative play is held by both Piaget and Vygotsky.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the theory of multiple intelligences?

The act of thinking about thought is metacognition.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the information processing approach of intelligence?

A characteristic of the psychometric measurement of intelligence is the use of skills to cope and adapt to life.

Select the example that is typical of Piaget's transitional period.

A characteristic of the theory of multiple intelligences is that each of the seven intelligences contributes to overall intelligence.

Select the example that is typical preoperational behavior.

Which of the following is an example of cognitive structure?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the theory of successful intelligence?

The Neuroscience Core Concepts outline the fundamental principles regarding what we should know about the brain and the nervous system.

Color, shape, and class names are examples of

The preoperational child's view of the world has been referred to as egocentric.

The view that intelligence is developed by logical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving approach.