Computerized Adaptive Testing Quiz

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Which of the following is a benefit of computerized adaptive testing over group testing?

Group testing is more common

Computerized testing is more accurate (correct)

Group testing is more expensive

Computerized testing is more accessible

What percentage of the population is still scared of computers, according to the text?

20% (correct)

10%

40%

30%

What are some limitations of group testing, regardless of whether it is done face-to-face or using a computer?

It is not accurate

It is too expensive

It is not accessible

It misses nonverbal and emotional behaviors (correct)

Which model of intelligence suggests that there is a single general factor underlying all cognitive abilities?

Positive manifold model Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of verbal intelligence?

Problem-solving ability Signup and view all the answers

According to the factors model, is intelligence composed of multiple specific factors or abilities?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

What is the Stratum III of Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory?

General abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which abilities are believed to be largely genetically determined according to Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory?

General abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the middle level of the hierarchy in Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory?

Broad abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which abilities are believed to be influenced both by genetics and by environmental factors according to Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory?

Broad abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of multilevel and adaptive computer testing?

To narrow down a level of performance that indicates how well the person performs Signup and view all the answers

What are the limitations of group IQ testing?

Individual differences, cultural and language biases, and time constraints Signup and view all the answers

What are the Weschler tests used for?

To assess cognitive abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of computerized scoring in IQ testing?

It is more efficient than human scoring Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect cognitive function according to the speaker?

Both genetic and environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins?

Monozygotic twins share the same genes Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between malnutrition and cognitive function?

Malnutrition is associated with stunted physical and mental growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of considering environmental factors in cognitive assessment?

Considering environmental factors can help create the best possible environment for cognitive function Signup and view all the answers

According to Charles Spearman's 'G' model of intelligence, what is responsible for individual differences in cognitive ability?

The g factor Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of the G model of intelligence?

It oversimplifies intelligence by reducing it to a single factor Signup and view all the answers

According to Guilford's model of intelligence, what are the three categories that the 120 different intellectual abilities can be grouped into?

Operations, contents, and products Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Spearman's 'G' model and Guilford's model of intelligence?

Spearman's model proposes that intelligence is composed of a single general factor, while Guilford's model proposes that intelligence is composed of many distinct abilities or factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between biological family background and cognitive function?

High Signup and view all the answers

What are some psychosocial factors that can affect cognitive growth?

Using words that form whole sentences, encouraging the child to speak in sentences, and pleasant correction Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between the amount of schooling completed and adult IQ?