Question 1

Your text states that Taiwanese Chinese place a high priority on how they relate to each other. It might be reasonable to hypothesize that Taiwanese adults would outscore American adults on a test of Gardner's __________ intelligence.
A) interpersonal
B) intrapersonal
C) practical
D) naturalistic

Accepted Answer

Taiwanese Chinese place a high priority on how they relate to others, indicating a strong emphasis on interpersonal intelligence. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. Therefore, it is reasonable to hypothesize that Taiwanese adults would outscore American adults on a test of Gardner's interpersonal intelligence.

Question 2

Savants __________.
A) do not exist outside of fiction
B) would be more numerous if Gardner's theory was right
C) offer support for the notion of multiple, different types of intelligence
D) typically outgrow their special abilities

Accepted Answer

Savants, who have exceptional abilities in a specific area despite having intellectual or developmental disabilities, support the notion of multiple types of intelligence as they demonstrate that intelligence is not a unitary trait. Gardner, who proposed multiple intelligences theory, believed there are different kinds of intelligence that are independent of one another. Therefore, Gardner's theory is relevant to the discussion of savants only insofar as he argued that there are multiple, different types of intelligence. The remaining choices are false; savants are real people with extraordinary abilities, but they are relatively rare, and there is no evidence that their numbers would increase if Gardner's theory were correct. Furthermore, savants do not typically outgrow their special abilities.

Question 3

One piece of evidence supporting Howard Gardner's notion of multiple intelligences is based on the fact that __________.
A) some people have multiple personalities
B) people seem to lose one type of intelligence earlier than others
C) brain lesions may impair some abilities while leaving others unaffected
D) at different times in our lives, we may excel at one type of intelligence at the expense of others

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner's notion of multiple intelligences is supported by the fact that brain lesions may impair some abilities while leaving others unaffected. This suggests that different types of intelligence may be located in different areas of the brain, providing evidence for Gardner's theory that there are multiple, independent intelligences.

Question 4

A company wishes to select personnel for a leadership training program. Would employees' Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) scores provide the company with useful information?
A) Yes. MSCEIT scores are positively correlated with leadership potential.
B) Yes. MSCEIT scores are negatively correlated with leadership potential.
C) Yes. MSCEIT scores are perfectly correlated with leadership potential.
D) No. MSCEIT scores are not correlated with leadership potential.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that higher scores on the MSCEIT are positively correlated with leadership potential. Therefore, the company would receive useful information by using MSCEIT scores to select personnel for a leadership training program.

Question 5

Kiran is from India. John is Native American. Hung-Chu and Wei are Taiwanese. The intelligence of each of these students may be underestimated by typical American intelligence tests and testing procedures. Which of the following students is CORRECTLY matched with a characteristic that might contribute to the underestimation of his or her score?
A) Kiran-prefers to qualify answers rather than make a decisive choice
B) John-is reluctant to guess when unsure
C) Hung-Chu-does not wish to stand out from others
D) Wei-prefers careful, deliberate thought

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kiran is from India. John is Native...

Question 6

Which of the following sentences best characterizes the potential relationship between emotion and cognition?
A) They operate independently.
B) Emotion tends to undermine cognition.
C) Cognition reduces the effect of emotion.
D) Emotion enhances cognition.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that emotion and cognition interact and can enhance each other. Emotion can aid in memory retrieval and decision making by bringing attention to important information, while cognition can help regulate and interpret emotions.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of Gardner's multiple intelligences?
A) tacit
B) musical
C) bodily-kinesthetic
D) personal

Accepted Answer

"Tacit" is not one of Gardner's multiple intelligences. The eight multiple intelligences are: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

Question 8

In a cross-cultural study of intelligence, Dr. Wallace gives mathematical problems to shepherds in an isolated part of Asia. What might he predict regarding their performance?
A) Their performance might actually exceed that of Westerners.
B) Their performance may be lower than that of Westerners because of the abstract nature of the problems.
C) Their performance may be lower than that of Westerners because they lack basic mathematical competence.
D) Their performance should be similar to that of Westerners.

Accepted Answer

The shepherds may not be familiar with abstract mathematical problems due to cultural and educational differences, which could affect their performance.

Question 9

Two groups of participants are given a math test in which they are told that it takes two pounds of meat to feed one man dinner. They are asked how many pounds they will need to feed seven men. Participants in the first group all try to answer the question, while participants in the second group begin arguing that two pounds of meat is too much for one man. Chances are that __________.
A) participants in the second group do not understand basic math
B) participants in the first group have had formal Western schooling but subjects in the second group have not
C) participants in the second group have had formal Western schooling but subjects in the first group have not
D) participants in the second group are trying to make the tester angry

Accepted Answer

The argument presented by participants in the second group suggests that they may have a cultural or contextual understanding of portion sizes that differs from the one presented in the question. This could be due to a lack of exposure to Western culture and education, rather than a lack of basic math skills. The fact that participants in the first group do not argue against the portion size indicates that they have likely been exposed to this type of problem in a formal Western school setting.

Question 10

Standard intelligence tests have limitations when applied to members of other cultures. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A) American tests emphasize speed of response, whereas other cultures may emphasize careful, deliberate thought.
B) American tests reward guessing, but in some cultures guessing is discouraged.
C) American tests include questions that Western schooling has led us to expect and understand.
D) American tests require careful, deliberate thought, whereas other cultures may emphasize rapid responses.

Accepted Answer

The statement in option D is incorrect, as it suggests that American tests require careful, deliberate thought, whereas other cultures may emphasize rapid responses, whereas American tests actually place importance on speed of response.

Question 11

Which of the following pieces of evidence is incorrectly tagged with its role in supporting or contradicting Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?
A) the intercorrelations among the different forms of intelligence-supports
B) savant syndrome-supports
C) brain damage-supports
D) the intuitive distinction between talent and intelligence-contradicts

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following pieces of evidence...

Question 12

You see an advertisement for a new intelligence test in a professional publication aimed at clinical psychologists. The ad proclaims that the test is "culturally fair." You have already read the "Intelligence" chapter in your psychology text. Which of the following best captures your reaction to the ad?
A) You are dismissive. There are no core components to intelligence that are universal across cultures, making a culture-fair test impossible.
B) You are excited. Finally someone has designed a culture-fair test of intelligence!
C) You are unimpressed. Culturally fair tests of intelligence have existed for a while now.
D) You are skeptical. Even the way problems are arranged on the page may have a cultural component to it.

Accepted Answer

The statement in the advertisement claiming a test to be "culturally fair" is doubtful since even seemingly trivial things like the layout of a test might have a cultural bias. Therefore, it is best to be skeptical and critically evaluate the claims of the test. Option A is not accurate because research has suggested that some core components of intelligence like problem-solving skills are universally relevant. Option B is not entirely appropriate because the concept of a completely "culture-fair" test is questionable. Option C is the closest alternative to D, but it suggests that culturally fair tests have existed for a while, which is not entirely accurate. While there have been attempts to develop culture-fair tests in the past, the idea of a completely culture-fair test is still a matter of debate.

Question 13

Tiger Woods excels in which of Gardner's multiple intelligences?
A) spatial
B) personal
C) bodily-kinesthetic
D) logical-mathematical

Accepted Answer

Tiger Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, and his success on the golf course is largely due to his exceptional bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. This type of intelligence involves a high level of physical coordination and control, and Woods has consistently demonstrated his ability to manipulate his body and his golf club with extraordinary precision and finesse. In addition, Woods has also shown strong spatial intelligence, as he is able to visualize and navigate the golf course with remarkable accuracy and effectiveness.

Question 14

Kiran is from India. John is Native American. Hung-Chu is Taiwanese. The intelligence of each of these students may be underestimated by typical American intelligence tests and testing procedures. Which of the following alternatives INCORRECTLY identifies a reason that a particular student's score may be underestimated?
A) Kiran may be reluctant to guess when they are unsure of the answer.
B) Hung-Chu may not wish to achieve a score that sets her apart from others.
C) Hung-Chu may have difficulty making the rapid, decisive responses American tests require.
D) John may prefer to deliberate, rather than move quickly through the test, as is often necessary on American tests.

Accepted Answer

Hung-Chu may have difficulty making the rapid, decisive responses American tests require.

Question 15

Which of the following statement best expresses your text's conclusion regarding the empirical validity of the concept of emotional intelligence?
A) Little research has attempted to explore the concept thus far.
B) It is a valid concept, but its potential influence may have been exaggerated by the popular media.
C) The empirical support for the concept has been weak thus far.
D) It is a valid concept, with wide-ranging implications.

Accepted Answer

The text argues that the concept of emotional intelligence is valid, but cautions that its potential influence may have been exaggerated by the popular media. The text also discusses some weaknesses in the empirical support for the concept. However, the conclusion ultimately supports the idea that emotional intelligence is a valid concept, but one that needs to be considered with a critical eye. Choice B best captures this nuanced conclusion.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Binet believed that his tests measured a fixed trait; training would not improve performance.
B) IQ is negatively correlated with socioeconomic status.
C) On average, people with lower incomes have lower IQs than people with higher incomes.
D) IQ and socioeconomic status are unrelated.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that there is a positive correlation between IQ and socioeconomic status, meaning that on average, people with higher incomes tend to have higher IQs.

Question 17

Angie is computing the correlation between the intelligence test scores and the household incomes of a large sample of American adults. What type of correlation should she find?
A) a positive correlation
B) a zero correlation
C) a negative correlation
D) a perfect correlation

Accepted Answer

It is likely that Angie will find a positive correlation between intelligence test scores and household incomes, meaning that as intelligence test scores increase, so do household incomes. This is because higher intelligence test scores may be associated with higher education and better job opportunities, leading to higher incomes.

Question 18

Kayla is an excellent salesperson because she can always find a way of connecting with a potential client. Based on this information, in which kind of intelligence would Gardner expect Kayla to be high?
A) interpersonal
B) creative
C) analytic
D) linguistic

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal intelligence involves the ability to understand and connect with others, including skills in communication, empathy, and reading nonverbal cues. Kayla's ability to connect with potential clients suggests that she may excel in interpersonal intelligence.

Question 19

In their book The Bell Curve, Herrnstein and Murray's (1994) position with respect to the nature vs. nurture issue may be described as ____________________.
A) extreme nurture
B) about half nature, half nurture
C) extreme nature
D) mostly nature

Accepted Answer

Herrnstein and Murray's position in The Bell Curve was heavily influenced by the belief in the heritability of intelligence and the idea that intelligence is largely determined by genetics. They suggested that differences in intelligence and achievement among individuals and groups were primarily due to innate, genetic factors, rather than environmental or social factors. This position can be described as extreme nature.

Question 20

According to your text, the value of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences lies mainly in __________.
A) the empirical support it has received
B) the intuitive appeal of the underlying concept
C) its emphasis on important abilities that have been neglected in education
D) its focus on cases of brain damage and mental retardation and giftedness

Accepted Answer

The text states that the value of Gardner's theory lies mainly in its emphasis on important abilities that have been neglected in education. Although Gardner's theory does have some empirical support and intuitive appeal, the text does not place as much emphasis on these factors as it does on the theory's focus on neglected abilities. The text also mentions Gardner's research on brain damage, mental retardation, and giftedness, but again, this is not the main focus or value of the theory.

Quiz 11: Intelligence

Your text states that Taiwanese Chinese place a high priority on how they relate to each other. It might be reasonable to hypothesize that Taiwanese adults would outscore American adults on a test of Gardner's __________ intelligence.

Savants __________.

One piece of evidence supporting Howard Gardner's notion of multiple intelligences is based on the fact that __________.

A company wishes to select personnel for a leadership training program. Would employees' Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) scores provide the company with useful information?

Which of the following sentences best characterizes the potential relationship between emotion and cognition?

Which of the following is NOT one of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

In a cross-cultural study of intelligence, Dr. Wallace gives mathematical problems to shepherds in an isolated part of Asia. What might he predict regarding their performance?

Standard intelligence tests have limitations when applied to members of other cultures. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Which of the following pieces of evidence is incorrectly tagged with its role in supporting or contradicting Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

Tiger Woods excels in which of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Which of the following statement best expresses your text's conclusion regarding the empirical validity of the concept of emotional intelligence?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Angie is computing the correlation between the intelligence test scores and the household incomes of a large sample of American adults. What type of correlation should she find?

Kayla is an excellent salesperson because she can always find a way of connecting with a potential client. Based on this information, in which kind of intelligence would Gardner expect Kayla to be high?

In their book The Bell Curve, Herrnstein and Murray's (1994) position with respect to the nature vs. nurture issue may be described as ____________________.

According to your text, the value of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences lies mainly in __________.