19 Questions
Which of the following is NOT true about the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition (WISC-IV)?
Its scores have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10
Which age group does the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence - Third Edition (WPSSI-III) assess?
Ages 2 to 6
How many subtests of the WISC-IV are core subtests that are always administered?
10
Which of the following is NOT one of the cognitive abilities measured by intelligence tests such as the WISC?
Social intelligence
Which of the following is a measure of response speed on the WISC?
Processing Speed Index
According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which of the following is NOT one of the diverse forms of intelligence he proposes?
Motor skills
Which subtest on the WISC measures crystallized intelligence, lexical knowledge, and inductive reasoning?
Word Reasoning
What are the core subtests used to measure the Verbal Comprehension Index in the WISC-IV?
Similarities, Vocabulary, and Comprehension
What is the purpose of the Matrix Reasoning subtest in the WISC-IV?
To test non-verbal problem solving
What factors can contribute to observed variations in intelligence test scores across racial and ethnic groups?
Socioeconomic disparities and cultural biases in testing only
Which of the following is NOT a core subtest used to measure the Perceptual Reasoning Index in the WISC-IV?
Information
What is the purpose of the Picture Completion subtest?
To measure visual understanding and organization
What is the purpose of the Letter-Number Sequencing subtest?
To measure an individual's ability to hold verbal information in memory while manipulating it
What is the purpose of the Coding subtest?
To measure speed of processing, learning, short-term memory, and concentration
What is the purpose of the Cancellation subtest?
To measure processing speed, attention, and visual neglect
Which of the following is true about the heritability of intelligence?
Heritability is a population-level statistic and genes play a significant role in explaining the variability in intelligence test scores among individuals.
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor that can impact intelligence test scores according to the text?
Genetic makeup
What is the current scientific consensus on gender differences in intelligence scores according to the text?
There are minimal overall differences in intelligence between males and females.
What is the relationship between socioeconomic factors and intelligence according to the text?
Access to quality education, nutrition, and environmental stimulation can significantly impact intellectual development and test performance.
Quiz: Understanding Heritability and Intelligence Test your knowledge on the relationship between genetics and intelligence by taking this quiz. Learn about the role of heritability in explaining individual differences in intelligence test scores and why it's important to consider population-level statistics. Discover the limitations of heritability estimates and what they do not imply about the role of genes in intelligence.
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