Question 1

Because they involve rules for moving from an initial to a goal state,many board games may be seen as examples of problems.

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Question 2

A high school physics teacher reassures his class that no matter how confusing that week's word problems appear,they can be solved quite handily through the use of the formula F = MA.The teacher has offered his students a(n).

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Question 3

A calculus problem has one correct answer and contains all the information necessary for its solution;thus,it is a(n)problem.

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Question 4

As compared to more typical individuals,the intellectually gifted are characterized by being all of the following EXCEPT:
A) outgoing.
B) well-adjusted.
C) awkward.
D) healthy.

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The intellectually gifted are not necessarily awkward, as this stereotype is often perpetuated by media and popular culture. In fact, many intellectually gifted individuals may have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively navigate social situations. Being outgoing, well-adjusted, and healthy are all positive characteristics that can be associated with the intellectually gifted.

Question 5

A researcher finds that her participants think most readily of a carrot when prompted with the category "vegetable." On this basis,the researcher might argue that a carrot is the vegetable.

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Question 6

It has been found that in traditional IQ tests,blacks tend to score _____.
A) 30 points lower than whites
B) 10-15 points lower than whites
C) 5 points higher than whites
D) the same as whites

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Research studies have consistently shown that on average, blacks tend to score 10-15 points lower than whites on traditional IQ tests. However, it is important to note that IQ tests are not the only measure of intelligence and there are possible environmental and cultural factors that may contribute to these differences in scores.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about Herrnstein and Murray's arguments in The Bell Curve?
A) Whites score lower than blacks on traditional IQ tests when socioeconomic status (SES)is taken into account.
B) An analysis of IQ differences between whites and blacks demonstrated that there were basic genetic differences between the two races.
C) Middle- and upper-SES blacks score higher than middle- and upper-SES whites.
D) Intelligence differences between blacks and whites can be attributed to environmental differences alone.

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An analysis of IQ differences between whites and blacks demonstrated that there were basic genetic differences between the two races.

Question 8

The term _____ refers to the degree to which a characteristic is related to genetic,inherited factors.
A) heritability
B) specificity
C) concordance rate
D) cohort effect

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Heritability refers to the degree to which a characteristic is related to genetic, inherited factors. The term specificity relates to the extent to which a test or measure accurately measures what it is intended to measure. Concordance rate refers to the degree of similarity in a trait between two individuals, usually in twin studies. Cohort effect refers to the impact of a particular historical event or social factor on a group of individuals who were all born around the same time.

Question 9

are representations in the mind of an object or event.

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Question 10

Which of the following findings supports the position Herrnstein and Murray outlined in The Bell Curve?
A) Middle- and upper-socioeconomic status blacks score the same as middle- and upper-socioeconomic status whites
B) The black-white IQ gap remains,even when socioeconomic status is controlled.
C) Lower-socioeconomic status blacks score higher on average than lower-socioeconomic status whites
D) Whites score 35 points higher than blacks on traditional IQ tests even when socioeconomic status is taken into account.

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The Bell Curve by Herrnstein and Murray argues that intelligence, as measured by IQ tests, varies among individuals and groups, and that these differences have significant social consequences. The finding that the black-white IQ gap remains even when controlling for socioeconomic status supports their position by suggesting that differences in IQ are not solely the result of environmental factors like socioeconomic status.

Question 11

The study of the intellectually gifted is associated with Terman,who began studying high-IQ children in the:
A) 1920s.
B) 1930s.
C) 1940s.
D) 1950s.

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Lewis Terman began studying high-IQ children in the 1920s, specifically with his study known as the Genetic Studies of Genius.

Question 12

Renee has an idea of how her living room ought to look.She is moving the furniture,paintings,and accessories to get closer to that picture in her head.Renee is using the problem-solving technique of .

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Question 13

Estelle is playing with images and concepts in her mind.Her cognitive psychology professor would say that she is .

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Question 14

The IQ scores of intellectually gifted individuals is _____.
A) between 100-110
B) 75
C) 130 or above
D) 90 or below

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An IQ score of 130 or above is considered intellectually gifted, so the correct answer is C. A score between 100-110 is average, so A is incorrect. B and D are also incorrect as they indicate low IQ scores.

Question 15

Terman's long-term study of the intellectually gifted found that they tend to be:
A) social misfits.
B) physically gifted.
C) awkward.
D) outgoing.

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Terman's long-term study of the intellectually gifted found that they tend to be outgoing and socially well-adjusted. They often have successful careers, marry later in life, and have fewer children but more stable marriages.

Question 16

Imagine that American children and African children are asked to memorize the locations of objects on a chessboard.In one condition,the objects are rocks;in the other,they are household objects common in the West.What might you predict regarding the children's performance?
A) The performance of the American children will exceed that of the African children in both conditions.
B) The performance of the African children will exceed that of the American children in both conditions.
C) The performance of the African children will be equivalent to that of the American children in both conditions.
D) The performance of the African children will exceed that of the American children when the objects are rocks but not when they are Western household objects.

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This is because African children are likely to have more experience with rocks and their locations in their environment due to cultural and environmental factors. On the other hand, American children may have more familiarity with household objects common in the West. Therefore, African children may perform better in the condition where the objects are rocks, but not as well in the condition where the objects are household objects common in the West.

Question 17

A test that does not discriminate against the members of any minority group is termed as a _____ IQ test.
A) culture-neutral
B) culture-fair
C) culture-free
D) culture-liberated

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A culture-fair IQ test is designed to avoid cultural bias and ensure that members of any minority group are not unfairly disadvantaged. A culture-neutral test may still have certain elements that are specific to a particular culture, and a culture-free test is generally considered to be impossible. The term "culture-liberated" is not commonly used in the context of IQ testing.

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE of people with high intelligence or intellectually gifted individuals?
A) High intelligence is a homogeneous quality.
B) A person with a high overall IQ is gifted in every academic subject.
C) Intellectually gifted individuals account for 2%-4% of the population.
D) A high IQ is a universal guarantee of success.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that intellectually gifted individuals account for 2%-4% of the population, which means that they are a relatively small percentage of the overall population. Choices A, B, and D are not true. High intelligence is not a homogeneous quality, as there are different types of intelligence (e.g., verbal, spatial, etc.). A person with a high overall IQ may have strengths and weaknesses in different academic subjects, which may only be visible through detailed testing. Finally, a high IQ is not a guarantee of success, as many other factors, such as motivation and socioeconomic background, can also play a role.

Question 19

require the problem solver to rearrange or recombine elements in a way that will satisfy a certain criterion.

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Question 20

In The Bell Curve,Herrnstein and Murray argued that:
A) intelligence is a product of nurture alone.
B) intelligence is a product of environmental differences alone.
C) the IQ gap between Caucasians and African Americans reflects genetically based differences in intelligence.
D) both environmental factors and nurture do not play any role in the IQ gap between Caucasians and African Americans.

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Herrnstein and Murray argued that the IQ gap between Caucasians and African Americans reflects genetically based differences in intelligence, and that intelligence has a significant genetic component. They specifically argued that differences in intelligence between racial and ethnic groups are partially due to genetic differences in intelligence, despite the role of environmental factors.

Quiz 7: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Because they involve rules for moving from an initial to a goal state,many board games may be seen as examples of problems.

A high school physics teacher reassures his class that no matter how confusing that week's word problems appear,they can be solved quite handily through the use of the formula F = MA.The teacher has offered his students a(n).

A calculus problem has one correct answer and contains all the information necessary for its solution;thus,it is a(n)problem.

As compared to more typical individuals,the intellectually gifted are characterized by being all of the following EXCEPT:

A researcher finds that her participants think most readily of a carrot when prompted with the category "vegetable." On this basis,the researcher might argue that a carrot is the vegetable.

It has been found that in traditional IQ tests,blacks tend to score _____.

Which of the following statements is true about Herrnstein and Murray's arguments in The Bell Curve?

The term _____ refers to the degree to which a characteristic is related to genetic,inherited factors.

are representations in the mind of an object or event.

Which of the following findings supports the position Herrnstein and Murray outlined in The Bell Curve?

The study of the intellectually gifted is associated with Terman,who began studying high-IQ children in the:

Renee has an idea of how her living room ought to look.She is moving the furniture,paintings,and accessories to get closer to that picture in her head.Renee is using the problem-solving technique of .

Estelle is playing with images and concepts in her mind.Her cognitive psychology professor would say that she is .

The IQ scores of intellectually gifted individuals is _____.

Terman's long-term study of the intellectually gifted found that they tend to be:

Imagine that American children and African children are asked to memorize the locations of objects on a chessboard.In one condition,the objects are rocks;in the other,they are household objects common in the West.What might you predict regarding the children's performance?

A test that does not discriminate against the members of any minority group is termed as a _____ IQ test.

Which of the following is TRUE of people with high intelligence or intellectually gifted individuals?

require the problem solver to rearrange or recombine elements in a way that will satisfy a certain criterion.

In The Bell Curve,Herrnstein and Murray argued that: