Question 1

An admissions committee is trying to apply Sternberg's theory of intelligence to admitting students into their school. They are seeking students who could apply the theories they learn to solve problems. They are seeking students with ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory of intelligence includes practical intelligence as the ability to apply knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems, which aligns with the admissions committee's criteria.

Question 2

An admissions committee is trying to apply Sternberg's theory of intelligence to admitting students into their school. They are seeking students with good memorization skills. They are seeking students with ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Analytic intelligence, according to Sternberg's theory, involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, compare, and contrast. It encompasses skills such as memorization and problem-solving, which are relevant to academic success.

Question 3

Anthony told a story in the text about how a "genius" mathematics graduate student could not find the hook on his fishing pole because the wind had blown the hook off of the guide on his pole. This genius lacked ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is practical intelligence, which refers to the ability to solve everyday problems by utilizing knowledge gained from experience. The graduate student's struggle to find the hook on his fishing pole despite his academic intelligence highlights a lack of practical intelligence, which involves applying problem-solving skills to real-world situations.

Question 4

Monica's story about how her brother always did better on standardized tests like the SAT led her to believe that he was just smarter than she was. However, after reading about Sternberg's theory of intelligence, she now realizes that her brother was better than her in ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory of intelligence divides intelligence into three main components: analytical, creative, and practical intelligence. Analytical intelligence, which is assessed by standardized tests like the SAT, involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, compare, and contrast. In this context, Monica's realization that her brother excelled in standardized tests suggests he was better in analytical intelligence, not necessarily smarter in a general sense.

Question 5

Maria is able to put things together in interesting ways that no one else has been able to do. All of her friends and even her professors compliment her on how she makes these connections. According to Sternberg's theory of intelligence, Maria is most likely high on ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory of intelligence includes three aspects: analytical, creative, and practical intelligence. Maria's ability to put things together in novel ways and make unique connections is indicative of high creative intelligence, as it involves innovation and seeing patterns not evident to others.

Question 6

Gardner's theory of intelligence suggests that eight aptitudes should be considered forms of intelligence. All of the following are examples of Gardner's types of intelligence except

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes linguistic, spatial, and intrapersonal intelligences among others, but does not specifically list "creative" as a separate type of intelligence. Creativity is considered a component or aspect of several types of intelligences rather than a distinct category in his theory.

Question 7

According to Gardner's theory of intelligence, if Mariko were a superior athlete, she would excel in ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, which refers to the ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully. Superior athletes, like Mariko in this scenario, would excel in this type of intelligence due to their physical skills and coordination.

Question 8

According to Gardner's theory of intelligence, if Jackson were able to distinguish mushrooms that were edible from those that were poisonous better than most people, he would excel in ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes naturalist intelligence, which involves understanding nature, recognizing flora and fauna, and making distinctions in the natural world. Jackson's ability to distinguish between edible and poisonous mushrooms fits within the realm of naturalist intelligence.

Question 9

One problem with measuring personality characteristics of groups of people (e.g., men, women, ethnic minority groups, etc.) is that we may form stereotypes of these people. The problem with this kind of stereotype is that

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping can lead to overlooking the diverse personalities and characteristics within a group, reducing individuals to oversimplified and generalized traits.

Question 10

A teacher uses a test of verbal fluency to determine who will lead a group of children. While the test may be accurate for children who speak English as a first language, it may not be accurate for children who speak English as a second language. The application of this test is a

Accepted Answer

The test is not inherently biased, but its application in this context does not account for the language proficiency of all children, leading to a bias in how the test is used to determine leadership capabilities.

Question 11

If a therapist diagnoses ethnic minorities displaying the same symptoms as their European American counterparts as having schizophrenia whereas the therapist diagnoses the European American clients as having bipolar disorder, this therapist is demonstrating a

Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates a bias of the user of the test, where the therapist's personal biases or preconceptions about different ethnic groups influence their diagnosis, rather than the symptoms or the test itself being inherently biased.

Question 12

Bias in the user of a test refers to

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Bias in the usage of a test refers to

Accepted Answer

Bias in the usage of a test refers to using a test that is inappropriate for a particular situation, which can lead to inaccurate or unfair results.

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