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?

A test that combines various aptitude tests Signup and view all the answers

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

To critically think about the content and purpose of the ASVAB test Signup and view all the answers

What types of questions are included in the ASVAB test?

Vocabulary, arithmetic, and spatial relationship Signup and view all the answers

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

CFA is used to test a pre-specified hypothesis or model based on existing theory or prior research. Signup and view all the answers

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

To confirm that a specific factor structure is a good fit for the data. Signup and view all the answers

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

Intelligence is what the tests test. Signup and view all the answers

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

Intelligence is influenced by both heredity and environment. Signup and view all the answers

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

Individuals with higher IQs tend to live longer on average Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between intelligence and job performance?

Intelligence correlates with job performance Signup and view all the answers

How can children's IQ scores be increased?

Improving health and nutrition Signup and view all the answers

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

After the age of 75 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Flynn effect describe?

The rise in intelligence test scores over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the Flynn effect?

Test norms become outdated and need regular revision Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability does the Symbol Search test primarily assess?

Processing speed Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability does the Picture Span test primarily assess?

Working memory Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability does the Vocabulary test primarily evaluate?

Verbal knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability does the Information test primarily evaluate?

Spatial reasoning Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention has been associated with IQ increases in children?

Removing parasitic worms Signup and view all the answers

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

Positive impact on intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What are some common factors in lay theories of intelligence?

Motivation, problem-solving, and social competence Signup and view all the answers

According to Francis Galton, how did he define intelligence?

Higher sensory abilities Signup and view all the answers

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

Block Design Signup and view all the answers

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

To evaluate abstract reasoning and conceptual thinking Signup and view all the answers

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

Similarities Signup and view all the answers

What does the Figure Weights task in intelligence tests assess?

Quantitative reasoning and problem-solving 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?

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences 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?

Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory of Cognitive Abilities 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?

CHC Theory of Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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

Information Processing View Signup and view all the answers

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

The common factor that influences performance on all cognitive tasks. Signup and view all the answers

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

Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities Signup and view all the answers

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence are two separate but related components of intelligence. Signup and view all the answers