Heritability and Intelligence Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Which of the following is NOT true about the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition (WISC-IV)?

It has 15 subtests, 10 of which are core subtests
Its scores have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10 (correct)
It assesses different cognitive functions through subtests
It has been replaced by the WISC-V

Which age group does the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence - Third Edition (WPSSI-III) assess?

Ages 16 and older
Ages 6 to 16
Ages 18 and older
Ages 2 to 6 (correct)

How many subtests of the WISC-IV are core subtests that are always administered?

5
15
20
10 (correct)

Which of the following is NOT one of the cognitive abilities measured by intelligence tests such as the WISC?

Social intelligence (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a measure of response speed on the WISC?

Processing Speed Index (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which subtest on the WISC measures crystallized intelligence, lexical knowledge, and inductive reasoning?

Word Reasoning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the core subtests used to measure the Verbal Comprehension Index in the WISC-IV?

Similarities, Vocabulary, and Comprehension (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Matrix Reasoning subtest in the WISC-IV?

To test non-verbal problem solving (D) Signup and view all the answers

What factors can contribute to observed variations in intelligence test scores across racial and ethnic groups?

Socioeconomic disparities and cultural biases in testing only (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a core subtest used to measure the Perceptual Reasoning Index in the WISC-IV?

Information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Picture Completion subtest?

To measure visual understanding and organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Coding subtest?

To measure speed of processing, learning, short-term memory, and concentration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Cancellation subtest?

To measure processing speed, attention, and visual neglect (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor that can impact intelligence test scores according to the text?

Genetic makeup (B) Signup and view all the answers

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. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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. (D) Signup and view all the answers