Question 1

Iwamasa and her colleagues found that their elderly Asian research participants seemed to enjoy the focus-group section of their studies because

Accepted Answer

The elderly Asian participants enjoyed the focus-group section because it provided them an opportunity to share stories with their contemporaries, fostering a sense of community and engagement through storytelling and shared experiences.

Question 2

A researcher is collecting data at a single time across a wide number of age groups. This researcher is interested in seeing if people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s respond alike or differently from one another. This researcher is employing a ________ experimental design.

Accepted Answer

The researcher is using a cross-sectional experimental design because they are collecting data from different age groups at a single point in time to compare differences or similarities across these groups.

Question 3

A researcher collects data on 50-year-olds and follows them for 20 years to see if they responded the same or differently when they were 50, 60, and 70 years old. This researcher is employing a ________ experimental design.

Accepted Answer

The researcher is using a longitudinal experimental design, which involves studying the same group of individuals over an extended period to observe changes or differences as they age.

Question 4

A researcher collects data on 50- and 60-year-olds and follows them for 10 years. This researcher then compares responses when the 50-year-olds were 50 years old, both groups when they were 60 years old, and the second set of participants when they were 70 years old. This researcher is employing a ________ experimental design.

Accepted Answer

The researcher is using a sequential experimental design, which combines elements of both longitudinal and cross-sectional designs by following different age groups over time and comparing them at different ages. This allows for the examination of both age changes and cohort effects within the same study.

Question 5

Collecting data on people of different ages at the same time is called a ________ research design.

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional research design involves collecting data on people of different ages at the same time to compare how certain variables may differ among groups.

Question 6

Collecting data on people at one particular age, then following them for a period of time is called a ________ research design.

Accepted Answer

This is a description of a longitudinal research design, where researchers study the same individuals or groups over a period of time, often years or even decades, to observe changes and developments.

Question 7

Collecting data on people of different ages, then following them for a period of time in order to collect a longer time frame between the youngest participants at the beginning of the study and the oldest participants at the end of the study is called a ________ research design.

Accepted Answer

A sequential research design combines elements of both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs by collecting data on different age groups and then following those groups over time. This approach allows researchers to analyze changes within cohorts and differences between cohorts over a longer period, providing a more comprehensive understanding of developmental changes across the lifespan.

Question 8

Collaborative problem solving involves all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Collaborative problem solving involves tasks where different perspectives, knowledge, or skills must be combined to reach a solution. While A, B, and C all involve integrating different viewpoints or pieces of information to solve a problem, D (a chorus) involves harmonizing in a musical context rather than solving a problem through collaboration.

Question 9

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD, 2017) study found that when examining teamwork,

Accepted Answer

The OECD study highlighted that disadvantaged children placed a higher importance on teamwork compared to their advantaged counterparts, possibly because it represents an opportunity for them to collaborate and learn from others, leveling the playing field in educational and social settings.

Question 10

What kinds of measures do standardized intelligence tests such as the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test and the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children use as part of the overall IQ score?

Accepted Answer

Standardized intelligence tests like the Stanford-Binet and the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children often include measures of cultural knowledge as part of the assessment to gauge a person's learned knowledge and problem-solving abilities within their cultural context.

Question 11

Hernstein and Murray's (1994) book The Bell Curve seemed to take a racist stance in examining IQ test scores. However, the book criticizes their book because they

Accepted Answer

The criticism is directed at their acceptance of IQ scores as an unquestionable measure of intelligence, without considering the cultural, social, and methodological biases that may influence these scores.

Question 12

Okagaki and Sternberg (1991) found that Asian parents valued ________ as measures of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Okagaki and Sternberg (1991) found that Asian parents placed a higher value on noncognitive skills, such as motivation and effort, over cognitive skills as measures of intelligence.

Question 13

Okagaki and Sternberg (1991) found that Mexican American parents valued ________ as measures of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Okagaki and Sternberg (1991) found that White parents valued ________ as measures of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Okagaki and Sternberg (1991) found that White parents tended to value cognitive skills (such as problem-solving and analytical abilities) over noncognitive skills (like motivation and persistence) as measures of intelligence.

Question 15

Intelligence tests, achievement tests, and the like are tests that have major impacts upon the lives of the people being tested. These kinds of tests are referred to in the book as

Accepted Answer

These types of tests are referred to as "high-stakes tests" because their outcomes can significantly affect the opportunities and future of the individuals being tested, such as their educational and career prospects.

Question 16

Kaylene's narrative about being tested into the GATE program when she was a little girl revealed how early ________ tests were used.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "high-stakes" because the context implies that the tests had significant consequences for Kaylene's educational trajectory, fitting the definition of "high-stakes."

Question 17

Labouvie-Vief (1985) found that older individuals often incorporate ________ into their answers when responding to intelligence tests.

Accepted Answer

Labouvie-Vief (1985) found that older individuals often incorporate context into their answers when responding to intelligence tests, reflecting a more integrated and holistic approach to problem-solving.

Question 18

According to Sternberg's theory of intelligence, if you are able to transfer knowledge you learn through book learning into ways of behaving in the real world, you are using ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence, according to Sternberg's theory, involves the ability to apply knowledge to real-world situations, which includes adapting to, shaping, or selecting environments.

Question 19

According to Sternberg's theory of intelligence, the way that we are typically tested in school measures ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory of intelligence posits that there are three main types of intelligence: analytic, creative, and practical. The way we are typically tested in school, through standardized tests and exams that assess problem-solving and critical thinking, primarily measures analytic intelligence.

Question 20

An admissions committee is trying to apply Sternberg's theory of intelligence to admitting students into their school. They are seeking students who could use common objects and theories in a new and interesting way. They are seeking students with ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory of intelligence includes three parts: analytical, creative, and practical intelligence. The description of using common objects and theories in new and interesting ways aligns with creative intelligence, which involves the ability to deal with new situations using past experiences and current skills.

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