Question 1

A person is diagnosed as having a learning disorder when they demonstrate a large discrepancy between their achievement and measured IQ,due to such factors as low motivation or physical problems such as visual deficits.

Accepted Answer

A learning disorder is diagnosed when there is a significant discrepancy between achievement and IQ that cannot be explained by other factors like low motivation or physical problems.

Question 2

A man has an IQ of 95 and a woman has an IQ of 120.Based on research findings,what can be predicted about their levels of creativity?
A)The man and woman will be equally creative.
B)The woman is likely to be somewhat more creative.
C)The man is likely to be somewhat more creative.
D)It is impossible to predict who will be more creative.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that there is a positive correlation between IQ and creativity, meaning that people with higher IQs tend to be more creative. Therefore, it is likely that the woman with an IQ of 120 will be somewhat more creative than the man with an IQ of 95.

Question 3

Internal consistency is a measure of reliability.

Accepted Answer

Internal consistency refers to the extent to which different items within a single measure correlate with each other. It is a key aspect of reliability.

Question 4

A test is designed to predict how well someone will do in law school.If the test scores correlate highly with law school performance,then the test has criterion validity.

Accepted Answer

Criterion validity refers to the degree to which a test or measure correlates with an external criterion or outcome that it is intended to predict or estimate. In this case, if the test scores highly correlate with law school performance, then the test has criterion validity.

Question 5

In an incident that is described in the textbook,fifth-graders at an elementary school were apparently given extra time and second chances to improve their test scores.When did this situation come to light?
A)when students reported to their parents that they were asked or allowed to cheat.
B)when parents reported to the school administrators that their children could not have performed as well as their test scores indicated.
C)when school administrators found a negative relationship between test scores and school grades.
D)when school psychologists retested some children and found discrepancies.

Accepted Answer

When students reported to their parents that they were asked or allowed to cheat.

Question 6

A totally unreliable test results in a correlation coefficient of 0.00.

Accepted Answer

A correlation coefficient of 0.00 means there is no linear relationship between the two variables being measured. However, this does not necessarily mean that the test is reliable, as other sources of error or bias could still be present.

Question 7

Norms are a uniform set of procedures for treating each participant in a test,interview,or experiment.

Accepted Answer

Norms refer to the standard or average performance of a group on a test, while standardized procedures ensure uniform treatment of participants.

Question 8

An 8-year-old child who has a mental age of ten will have an IQ of 80.

Accepted Answer

The formula for calculating IQ is (mental age/chronological age) x 100. In this case, the child's mental age is 10 and chronological age is 8. Therefore, their IQ would be (10/8) x 100 = 125, not 80.

Question 9

Barry took an intelligence test in his fifth grade class and he didn't do very well.It was the morning after a late hockey game,and he barely slept the night before.Ever since that day,his teacher has been treating him differently.He is not called on in class anymore,and his homework assignments are easier than the rest of the class.He is succeeding on the easy homework,but his teacher won't let him try the harder homework,saying that he's not ready for it yet.What is the underlying message in this scenario?
A)Self-efficacy is easily compromised.
B)Streotype threat is likely to result in poor performance.
C)The willingness to tackle challenges is closely linked to IQ.
D)Unchangeable labels can have a negative effect.

Accepted Answer

The scenario highlights how Barry's poor performance on an intelligence test has resulted in his teacher labeling him as not ready for more challenging work, and treating him differently as a result. This label is unchangeable and has had a negative effect on Barry's academic opportunities and self-esteem.

Question 10

Subtests of the WAIS-IV are organized into four scales that measure verbal comprehension,perceptual reasoning,working memory,and processing speed.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The four scales of the WAIS-IV are verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed, each consisting of various subtests.

Question 11

A test that produces similar scores each time it is used is said to be valid.

Accepted Answer

A test that produces similar scores each time it is used is said to be reliable, not valid. Validity refers to how well a test measures what it is intended to measure.

Question 12

According to the textbook,what is the primary goal of psychological assessment?
A)to ultimately foster the development of self-actualization.
B)to make accurate assessments of people as free from errors as possible.
C)to validate theories of personality and vocational interest.
D)to aid in the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

When scores on a test designed to predict success in college correlate highly with college grades,the test has criterion validity.

Accepted Answer

Criterion validity refers to the extent to which a test is able to predict a specific criterion, such as future performance or behavior. Therefore, if scores on a test designed to predict success in college correlate highly with college grades, the test has criterion validity.

Question 14

A woman has many limitations with respect to her adaptive skills and an IQ of 65.According to the system in use today,she would be classified as intellectually disabled.

Accepted Answer

A person with an IQ of 70 or below and significant limitations in adaptive skills is classified as intellectually disabled according to the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Therefore, a woman with an IQ of 65 and limitations in adaptive skills would be classified as intellectually disabled according to the current system.

Question 15

Alfred Binet developed the first intelligence test at the request of the United States military to develop an instrument that would determine which recruits would benefit from special leadership training.

Accepted Answer

Alfred Binet was actually commissioned by the French government to create an instrument that would identify children who needed special education assistance, not the United States military.

Question 16

Sir Francis Galton wrote the book Hereditary Genius,started the eugenics movement,and suggested a number of controversial ideas concerning the nature of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Sir Francis Galton did indeed write the book Hereditary Genius, which popularized the concept of eugenics and proposed controversial ideas about intelligence.

Question 17

All children who are 5-years-old will,by definition,have a mental age of five.

Accepted Answer

Mental age can vary among children of the same chronological age due to differences in cognitive development and individual learning experiences.

Question 18

In an effort to enhance individuals' creativity,what have researchers discovered?
A)the capacity for individuals to be creative is inborn and cannot be easily enhanced.
B)contexts can greatly influence the quality of individuals' creative products.
C)Individuals who travel a great deal have higher creativity scores.
D)Individuals who focus on the near future are more likely to produce creative responses than those who focus on the distant future.

Accepted Answer

Researchers have found that the context in which individuals work can have a significant impact on the quality and quantity of their creative output. Factors such as the physical environment, social setting, and perceived level of challenge can all influence creativity. Therefore, optimizing the context can enhance individuals' creativity. The other options (A, C, and D) do not have strong empirical support.

Question 19

In addition to the use of divergent thinking tests,what other approach is used to judge creativity?
A)ask individuals to introspect about their creativity.
B)ask those that know the individual well whether the target person is creative.
C)ask individuals to generate a creative product.
D)implement physiological measures of nervous system functioning.

Accepted Answer

Asking individuals to generate a creative product is another approach used to judge creativity. This allows for the evaluation of not only the process but also the outcome of the creative thinking. The use of divergent thinking tests and the generation of a creative product provide complementary information about an individual's creative abilities.

Question 20

Sally is taking a test that is asking her to find a word that is related to the words 'flower','friend',and 'scout'.Which cognitive ability is most likely being assessed?
A)divergent thinking
B)convergent thinking
C)fluid intelligence
D)vocabulary

Accepted Answer

Convergent thinking is being assessed as it involves finding a single, correct solution to a problem, such as identifying a word related to 'flower', 'friend', and 'scout'.

Quiz 10: A: Intelligence and Intelligence Assessment

A person is diagnosed as having a learning disorder when they demonstrate a large discrepancy between their achievement and measured IQ,due to such factors as low motivation or physical problems such as visual deficits.

A man has an IQ of 95 and a woman has an IQ of 120.Based on research findings,what can be predicted about their levels of creativity?