Intelligence and IQ Testing: Definitional Confusion

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According to Boring's definition, intelligence is defined as:

  • Having a bigger brain
  • Being smart across the board in all areas
  • Whatever can be measured by sensory capacity
  • Whatever intelligence tests measure (correct)

Which theory focused on measuring intelligence through sensory capacity like vision and hearing?

  • No theory focused on sensory capacity
  • Simon and Alfred's theory
  • Spearman's general intelligence theory
  • Francis Dalton's theory (correct)

The instrument developed by Simon and Alfred aimed to measure:

  • Abstract thinking and adaptation to new ideas (correct)
  • Overall sensory capacity
  • General intelligence theory (GIT)
  • Specific abilities in different cultures

According to Spearman's general intelligence theory (GIT), what does everyone possess?

<p>General intelligence that varies across individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of different cultural views on intelligence, what might be considered intelligent in some Indigenous cultures?

<p>Remembering and carrying forward traditional stories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence?

<p>Fluid intelligence is about new intelligence and learning without past knowledge, while Crystallized intelligence involves knowledge used from prior experiences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model suggests that there are Analytic, Practical, and Creative aspects of intelligence?

<p>Triarchic Model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does higher intelligence affect brain activity according to the text?

<p>Higher intelligence leads to lower brain activity across all tasks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of intelligence is negatively correlated with reaction time?

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

Why can't we simply ask someone how smart they are according to the text?

<p>Because self-reports only have a low correlation with objective measures of intelligence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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