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Chapter 9 of the book 'Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding 2/e' is about ______ & IQ TESTING
Chapter 9 of the book 'Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding 2/e' is about ______ & IQ TESTING
INTELLIGENCE
Francis Galton (1822-1911) was interested in what makes people smart, focusing on ______ abilities
Francis Galton (1822-1911) was interested in what makes people smart, focusing on ______ abilities
SENSORY
Galton believed that people with better ______ acquire more knowledge
Galton believed that people with better ______ acquire more knowledge
SENSES
Measures of sensory ability were only weakly related to ______
Measures of sensory ability were only weakly related to ______
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An example given is that a deaf & blind person might become a brilliant ______
An example given is that a deaf & blind person might become a brilliant ______
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The chapter discusses the ______ and theories of Intelligence
The chapter discusses the ______ and theories of Intelligence
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Adopted black children by white families score higher in IQ tests than ______
Adopted black children by white families score higher in IQ tests than ______
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The greatest discrepancies in IQ scores occur when comparing ______
The greatest discrepancies in IQ scores occur when comparing ______
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Cognitive ability assessments developed in the United States may implicitly reflect North American ______
Cognitive ability assessments developed in the United States may implicitly reflect North American ______
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Culture-fair IQ tests consist of abstract-reasoning items that don’t depend on ______
Culture-fair IQ tests consist of abstract-reasoning items that don’t depend on ______
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The average IQ of the population has been rising by about 3 points every 10 years, known as the ______
The average IQ of the population has been rising by about 3 points every 10 years, known as the ______
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The Flynn Effect is most likely the result of ______
The Flynn Effect is most likely the result of ______
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The Flynn Effect is attributed to increased complexity of the modern world, better nutrition, and changes at home and school such as smaller families and spending more years at ______
The Flynn Effect is attributed to increased complexity of the modern world, better nutrition, and changes at home and school such as smaller families and spending more years at ______
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Raven’s Progressive Matrices was developed by John C. Raven and is designed for children aged ______
Raven’s Progressive Matrices was developed by John C. Raven and is designed for children aged ______
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The Flynn Effect suggests that the average person today gets more items correct on IQ tests than the average person did several generations ______
The Flynn Effect suggests that the average person today gets more items correct on IQ tests than the average person did several generations ______
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The Flynn Effect is likely influenced by the increased complexity of the modern world, better nutrition, and changes at home and school, such as smaller families and spending more years at ______
The Flynn Effect is likely influenced by the increased complexity of the modern world, better nutrition, and changes at home and school, such as smaller families and spending more years at ______
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Individuals with intellectual disabilities are entitled to a full education under the ______
Individuals with intellectual disabilities are entitled to a full education under the ______
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People with intellectual disabilities are entitled to education and training in the least restrictive environment, including ______ and full inclusion
People with intellectual disabilities are entitled to education and training in the least restrictive environment, including ______ and full inclusion
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The 2% segment of the population known as the intellectually gifted have IQ scores above ______
The 2% segment of the population known as the intellectually gifted have IQ scores above ______
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Women and men differ in intelligence: women are better at verbal tasks, facial recognition, understanding expressions, and arithmetic calculation; men are better at ______, mathematical tasks involving complex reasoning and geometry
Women and men differ in intelligence: women are better at verbal tasks, facial recognition, understanding expressions, and arithmetic calculation; men are better at ______, mathematical tasks involving complex reasoning and geometry
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African-Americans and Hispanic Americans score lower than Caucasians on average IQ tests, while Asian-Americans score ______
African-Americans and Hispanic Americans score lower than Caucasians on average IQ tests, while Asian-Americans score ______
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Jews have a slightly higher average IQ than ______
Jews have a slightly higher average IQ than ______
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Herrnstein and Murray's book 'The Bell Curve' suggested that IQ differences between racial groups are ______, but this is a controversial view
Herrnstein and Murray's book 'The Bell Curve' suggested that IQ differences between racial groups are ______, but this is a controversial view
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Racism plays a role in the racial gap in intellectual ______
Racism plays a role in the racial gap in intellectual ______
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Environmental factors, such as good water and light, can positively impact intellectual development, while minimal water and light can negatively impact ______
Environmental factors, such as good water and light, can positively impact intellectual development, while minimal water and light can negatively impact ______
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Economically disadvantaged groups, such as Blacks, have a larger racial gap in intellectual ______
Economically disadvantaged groups, such as Blacks, have a larger racial gap in intellectual ______
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Causes of intellectual disabilities are both biological and ______
Causes of intellectual disabilities are both biological and ______
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Intellectual disabilities come in various forms: Mild: IQ of 55 to 69; 90% of all people with intellectual disabilities; able to hold jobs and ______
Intellectual disabilities come in various forms: Mild: IQ of 55 to 69; 90% of all people with intellectual disabilities; able to hold jobs and ______
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______ developed the first intelligence test in 1904 for the French government to identify children requiring special educational assistance
______ developed the first intelligence test in 1904 for the French government to identify children requiring special educational assistance
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Their test consisted of diverse items measuring ______, which was then converted to an Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
Their test consisted of diverse items measuring ______, which was then converted to an Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
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IQ is a person's mental age relative to their ______
IQ is a person's mental age relative to their ______
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Bell-Shaped Distribution illustrates IQ scores, with ______ as the average
Bell-Shaped Distribution illustrates IQ scores, with ______ as the average
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In 1916, Lewis Terman modified and standardized the ______, which is still used today
In 1916, Lewis Terman modified and standardized the ______, which is still used today
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Robert Yerkes used intelligence tests during World War I to place soldiers into suitable positions based on their ______
Robert Yerkes used intelligence tests during World War I to place soldiers into suitable positions based on their ______
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The ______ is a widely-used IQ test for those 16 and older, consisting of 15 subtests measuring various cognitive abilities
The ______ is a widely-used IQ test for those 16 and older, consisting of 15 subtests measuring various cognitive abilities
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The Wonderlic Personnel Test is a brief employment assessment test, measuring basic ______
The Wonderlic Personnel Test is a brief employment assessment test, measuring basic ______
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The Otis Self-Administering Test of Mental Ability is a test for students, measuring ______
The Otis Self-Administering Test of Mental Ability is a test for students, measuring ______
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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children assesses intelligence in younger children, and includes subtests for ______
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children assesses intelligence in younger children, and includes subtests for ______
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Computerized habilitats testing offers tailored testing and quick results, but requires a ______
Computerized habilitats testing offers tailored testing and quick results, but requires a ______
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Extremes of intelligence include intellectual disabilities, characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, affecting about ______
Extremes of intelligence include intellectual disabilities, characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, affecting about ______
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Intelligence tests must have both ______ to accurately measure cognitive abilities
Intelligence tests must have both ______ to accurately measure cognitive abilities
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Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence proposes a ______ that underlies all cognitive abilities
Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence proposes a ______ that underlies all cognitive abilities
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Spearman also identified ______ such as verbal, mechanical, numerical, and spatial intelligence, which are influenced by both nature and nurture
Spearman also identified ______ such as verbal, mechanical, numerical, and spatial intelligence, which are influenced by both nature and nurture
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Raymond Cattell and John Horn proposed two types of intelligence: ______
Raymond Cattell and John Horn proposed two types of intelligence: ______
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Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests there are separate domains of intellectual abilities, including ______
Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests there are separate domains of intellectual abilities, including ______
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Stenberg's triarchic model of intelligence identifies ______
Stenberg's triarchic model of intelligence identifies ______
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Brain size and efficiency are associated with intelligence, with ______ being linked to higher intelligence in some studies
Brain size and efficiency are associated with intelligence, with ______ being linked to higher intelligence in some studies
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Reaction time and memory performance are also related to intelligence, with ______ being indicative of higher intelligence
Reaction time and memory performance are also related to intelligence, with ______ being indicative of higher intelligence
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The history of intelligence assessment includes early efforts to measure intelligence through ______
The history of intelligence assessment includes early efforts to measure intelligence through ______
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Study Notes
o Intelligence is a complex construct with various definitions and meanings, including success in hunting skills, business life, and wisdom o Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence proposes a general intelligence factor (g) that underlies all cognitive abilities o Spearman also identified specific abilities (S) such as verbal, mechanical, numerical, and spatial intelligence, which are influenced by both nature and nurture o Raymond Cattell and John Horn proposed two types of intelligence: fluid intelligence (logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities) and crystallized intelligence (accumulated knowledge and skills) o Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests there are separate domains of intellectual abilities, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal o Stenberg's triarchic model of intelligence identifies analytical (logical reasoning), practical (real-world problem solving), and creative (novel idea generation) intelligence o Brain size and efficiency are associated with intelligence, with larger brain sizes and thinner cortices being linked to higher intelligence in some studies o Reaction time and memory performance are also related to intelligence, with quicker reaction times and better memory performance being indicative of higher intelligence o The history of intelligence assessment includes early efforts to measure intelligence through sensory perception and reaction time tests, and the controversial use of IQ tests for eugenics purposes, including forced sterilization of marginalized groups.
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Learn about the history and concept of intelligence testing, including the development of IQ tests by Alfred Binet and Thedore Simon in 1904. Explore how IQ is calculated and its correlation with mental age and chronological age, and understand the significance of deviation IQ for different age groups.
