Factoring in Construct Validity
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Which type of factor analysis aims to uncover the latent factors that best explain the observed correlations or covariances among a set of variables?

  • Summarizing factor analysis
  • Confirmatory factor analysis
  • Explanatory factor analysis
  • Exploratory factor analysis (correct)

Who proposed factor analysis as a way of demonstrating validity?

  • Pearson and Spearman
  • Pearson and Meehl
  • Cronbach and Spearman
  • Cronbach and Meehl (correct)

What is the purpose of factor analysis in test construction and validation?

  • To identify complex items
  • To examine correlations among variables
  • To find underlying dimensions
  • To summarize large amounts of data (correct)

Which of the following accurately describes the ASVAB test?

<p>A test that combines various aptitude tests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the active learning materials mentioned in the text?

<p>To critically think about the content and purpose of the ASVAB test (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of questions are included in the ASVAB test?

<p>Vocabulary, arithmetic, and spatial relationship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)?

<p>CFA is used to test a pre-specified hypothesis or model based on existing theory or prior research. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of model-testing in Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)?

<p>To confirm that a specific factor structure is a good fit for the data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how did psychologists define intelligence in the past?

<p>Intelligence is what the tests test. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major theme in theories of Binet, Wechler, and Piaget regarding intelligence?

<p>Intelligence is influenced by both heredity and environment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the link between intelligence and longevity?

<p>Individuals with higher IQs tend to live longer on average (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between intelligence and job performance?

<p>Intelligence correlates with job performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can children's IQ scores be increased?

<p>Improving health and nutrition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is cognitive decline most likely to occur after?

<p>After the age of 75 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Flynn effect describe?

<p>The rise in intelligence test scores over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the Flynn effect?

<p>Test norms become outdated and need regular revision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability does the Symbol Search test primarily assess?

<p>Processing speed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability does the Picture Span test primarily assess?

<p>Working memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability does the Vocabulary test primarily evaluate?

<p>Verbal knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability does the Information test primarily evaluate?

<p>Spatial reasoning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention has been associated with IQ increases in children?

<p>Removing parasitic worms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of iodine supplementation in children with insufficient dietary intake?

<p>Positive impact on intelligence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common factors in lay theories of intelligence?

<p>Motivation, problem-solving, and social competence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Francis Galton, how did he define intelligence?

<p>Higher sensory abilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a measure of spatial and visuospatial reasoning abilities?

<p>Block Design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Matrix Reasoning task in intelligence tests?

<p>To evaluate abstract reasoning and conceptual thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks assesses the ability to identify commonalities between seemingly unrelated objects or concepts?

<p>Similarities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Figure Weights task in intelligence tests assess?

<p>Quantitative reasoning and problem-solving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theories proposes that intelligence is not a single concept but rather a collection of multiple intelligences?

<p>Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theories reintroduced the concept of a general intelligence factor (g) and organized cognitive abilities into three strata?

<p>Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory of Cognitive Abilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theories integrates both the Gf-Gc Model and the 3-strata model to create a comprehensive framework for understanding intelligence?

<p>CHC Theory of Intelligence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following perspectives focuses on how the mind processes information rather than what it processes?

<p>Information Processing View (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Spearman's Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence, what is the g-factor?

<p>The common factor that influences performance on all cognitive tasks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory proposed that intelligence can be better explained by several primary mental abilities?

<p>Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Fluid Intelligence and Crystallized Intelligence according to Cattell and Horn?

<p>Fluid Intelligence is the ability to learn and adapt to new situations, while Crystallized Intelligence involves the acquisition of knowledge and skills through education and experience. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Cattell's Dichotomous Gf-Gc Model propose about Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence?

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