Question 1

According to Horn and Cattell, _____ intelligence involves the use of knowledge acquired through life experience.

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Question 2

Describe the three components of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence. Then discuss the fourth element (a type of intelligence) that he added in recent years.

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Question 3

The modern general consensus concerning intelligence is that

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A)  a general ability influences how well people do on only one or two tasks.
B)  there are a few broad dimensions of intelligence that can be found in factor analyses.
C)  specific abilities are not part of intelligence.
D)  IQ tests do a better job of explaining intelligence than describing intelligence.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

According to Horn and Cattell, _____ intelligence is the ability to use your active mind to solve novel problems.

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Question 5

The Flynn effect states that racial differences in IQ scores are likely due to genetic differences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The phrase, "I really want to be the best," illustrates the key element of _____ that exemplifies the behavior of many child prodigies.

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A)  specific talent
B)  supportive environment
C)  motivation
D)  ideational fluencyE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

If the scores from an intelligence test are normally distributed, then you would predict that the FEWEST number of people would receive an IQ score of _____ on that test.

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A)  70
B)  85
C)  100
D)  115E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Terminal drop is best associated with

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A)  poor health.
B)  automatization.
C)  poverty.
D)  cultural bias.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Research has shown that children who participate in early intervention programs

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A)  show immediate gains in IQ that last long after the programs end.
B)  show immediate gains in IQ, but the gains fade after the programs end.
C)  show no immediate gains in IQ, but do eventually show long-term gains, even after the programs end.
D)  show no immediate gains in IQ, but do eventually show long-term gains, however the gains fade after the programs end.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The intelligence test developed by Binet and Simon (1904)  was specifically designed to

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A)  measure the intelligence quotient (IQ)  of adults.
B)  identify gifted children.
C)  predict which high school students would be successful in college.
D)  determine which school children were likely to be slow learners.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Ideational fluency refers to one's ability to

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A)  pick the most appropriate idea to solve a problem.
B)  quickly recall synonyms when given a word.
C)  solve a problem quickly and accurately.
D)  generate many interesting, novel ideas.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which statement is true?

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A)  During adolescence, IQ scores become more predictable but creativity seems to wax and wane.
B)  During adolescence, creativity becomes more predictable but IQ scores seem to wax and wane.
C)  During adolescence, both IQ scores and creativity become more predictable.
D)  During adolescence, both IQ scores and creativity seem to wax and wane.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

How would you go about fostering creativity in a teenager?

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Question 14

A key role of Sternberg's triarchic theory was to ______, something that is not commonly found on traditional IQ tests.

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A)  explain how people produce intelligent answers
B)  create questions that tap into different areas of intellectual functioning
C)  describe the key role of genetics in determining intelligence
D)  discuss how a single score could assess intelligenceE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Convergent thinking involves finding the one "best answer" to a problem.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Sixty-five-year-old Kint is going to a psychologist to have his verbal IQ assessed. Which test would a competent psychologist select to accomplish this goal?

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A)  WPPSI
B)  WISC-IV
C)  WAIS-IV
D)  MMPIE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Using today's standards, how would Wendy be accurately classified as a "gifted" child?

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A)  She only needs an IQ score of at least 160.
B)  She only needs to perform in the top 50% of her group on a given task.
C)  She needs a high IQ score and some special abilities.
D)  She needs a high IQ score or some special abilities.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The intent of the original Binet and Simon intelligence test was to be able to identify

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A)  effective soldiers.
B)  women who would make the best teachers.
C)  geniuses.
D)  "dull" children in need of special education.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Longitudinal research on IQ change during adulthood indicates that

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A)  crystallized intelligence peaks in young adulthood and then declines steadily.
B)  both fluid and crystallized and fluid intelligence peak in middle adulthood and then decline steadily.
C)  crystallized intelligence peaks and then declines, while fluid intelligence remains steady into middle-old adulthood.
D)  fluid intelligence peaks and then declines, while crystallized intelligence remains steady into middle-old adulthood.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Creative achievement requires

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A)  only enthusiasm.
B)  only experience.
C)  both enthusiasm and experience.
D)  neither enthusiasm nor experience.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 9: Intelligence and Creativity

The Flynn effect states that racial differences in IQ scores are likely due to genetic differences.

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The phrase, "I really want to be the best," illustrates the key element of _____ that exemplifies the behavior of many child prodigies.

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Terminal drop is best associated with

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The modern general consensus concerning intelligence is that

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According to Horn and Cattell, _____ intelligence is the ability to use your active mind to solve novel problems.

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