Intelligence and Social Groups Quiz

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According to Arthur Jensen, how did he define intelligence?

The ability to solve abstract mathematical puzzles

The ability to discover rules and patterns (correct)

The ability to apply discoveries to solve problems

The ability to understand literary fiction

According to N.J. Mackintosh, what is the nature of intelligence?

There is no agreed definition of the nature of intelligence (correct)

Intelligence is the ability to understand literary fiction

Intelligence is the ability to solve abstract mathematical puzzles

Intelligence is the ability to discover rules and patterns

What is one of the criticisms of the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

Intelligence tests are influenced by social factors (correct)

Intelligence can be accurately measured through intelligence tests

Intelligence is based on environmental factors

Intelligence is an innate quality

According to Howard Gardner, how many different forms of intelligence are highlighted in his theory of multiple intelligences?

Eight Signup and view all the answers

According to Mackintosh, what does Gardner's account fail to distinguish between?

Intelligence, talents, and skills Signup and view all the answers

According to Paul Henderson, who has the power to establish definitions of intelligence?

The middle class Signup and view all the answers

What is the average score on IQ tests?

100 Signup and view all the answers

Which social groups are critics arguing that IQ tests are biased towards?

White, middle-class people Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to a person's intelligence according to the text?

Genetics and environment Signup and view all the answers

What do Otto Klineberg and Philip Vernon question the validity of?

IQ tests as measures of intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What does research on identical twins suggest about the influence of genetics on intelligence?

Intelligence has a substantial genetic component, possibly 50% or more Signup and view all the answers

According to Herrnstein and Murray, what percentage of the variation in human intelligence is genetically transmitted between generations?

60-70% Signup and view all the answers

According to critics, what is a flaw in Herrnstein and Murray's argument?

They ignore the effects of inherited wealth and socialization Signup and view all the answers

What do some commentators argue about estimating the degree to which intelligence is determined by genetic and environmental factors?

It is not possible to estimate Signup and view all the answers

According to Henderson, what is a criticism of the three main approaches to the heredity and environment debate?

They fail to question the social basis of intelligence Signup and view all the answers

According to Howard Gardner, how many different forms of intelligence are highlighted in his theory of multiple intelligences?

Eight Signup and view all the answers

According to Gardner, which form of intelligence is linked to science or interpreting graphs?

Spatial intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the average score on IQ tests?

100 Signup and view all the answers

According to Saunders, what does he argue about the validity of IQ tests?

They are a reasonably valid and reliable indicator of intelligence Signup and view all the answers

According to Arthur Jensen, how did he define intelligence?

The ability to discover rules and patterns and apply them to solve problems Signup and view all the answers

According to Robert Plomin et al., what is a characteristic of the term 'intelligence' within psychology?

It has multiple different meanings Signup and view all the answers

According to critics, what is a flaw in the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

It does not consider multiple forms of intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which social groups are critics arguing that IQ tests are biased towards?

Middle-class people Signup and view all the answers

What does research on identical twins suggest about the influence of genetics on intelligence?

Genetics have a substantial influence on intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criticisms of the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

It fails to distinguish between different forms of intelligence Signup and view all the answers

According to Otto Klineberg's test on Yakima Native American children, why did they produce low scores on the IQ test?

They did not finish within the required time Signup and view all the answers

What do Herrnstein and Murray argue about the best universities in the USA?

They admit students on the basis of their performance in standardised tests. Signup and view all the answers

What do critics argue about the extent to which intelligence is determined by genetic factors?

Critics argue that no more than 40 per cent of intelligence is inherited. Signup and view all the answers

What do some commentators argue can affect performance in IQ tests?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does Henderson criticize about the three main approaches to the heredity and environment debate?

They fail to question the social basis of the concept of intelligence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difficulty associated with defining intelligence?

The lack of consensus among psychologists Signup and view all the answers

According to Arthur Jensen, how did he define intelligence?

The ability to discover the rules and patterns underlying objects and events Signup and view all the answers

What does Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences challenge?

The idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale Signup and view all the answers

According to Otto Klineberg's test on Yakima Native American children, why did they produce low scores on the IQ test?

They did not finish the test within the required time Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criticisms of the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

IQ tests are culturally biased Signup and view all the answers

According to some social scientists, what is the main factor that explains the differences in people's IQ scores?

Genetic differences Signup and view all the answers

According to Saunders, what is the nature of intelligence?

A combination of genetics and environment Signup and view all the answers

According to Howard Gardner, how many different forms of intelligence are highlighted in his theory of multiple intelligences?

Eight Signup and view all the answers

According to Paul Henderson, what is the concept of intelligence used for in society?

To legitimize the allocation of high-status positions Signup and view all the answers

What do IQ tests measure?

Verbal ability, spatial ability, and abstract reasoning ability Signup and view all the answers

According to Saunders, what does IQ measure?

Approximate differences in average levels of intelligence between different social groups Signup and view all the answers

According to Herrnstein and Murray, what percentage of the variation in human intelligence is genetically transmitted between generations?

Between 60 and 70 percent Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criticisms of the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

There are various forms of intelligence, including emotional intelligence. Signup and view all the answers

According to Henderson, what is a criticism of the three main approaches to the heredity and environment debate?

They fail to question the social basis of the concept of intelligence and the functions performed by this concept in a class society. Signup and view all the answers

What do some commentators argue can affect performance in IQ tests?

Education, previous experience, motivation, emotional state, and physical health Signup and view all the answers

Intelligence and Social Groups Quiz

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According to Arthur Jensen, how did he define intelligence?

According to N.J. Mackintosh, what is the nature of intelligence?

What is one of the criticisms of the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

According to Howard Gardner, how many different forms of intelligence are highlighted in his theory of multiple intelligences?

According to Mackintosh, what does Gardner's account fail to distinguish between?

According to Paul Henderson, who has the power to establish definitions of intelligence?

What is the average score on IQ tests?

Which social groups are critics arguing that IQ tests are biased towards?

What factors contribute to a person's intelligence according to the text?

What do Otto Klineberg and Philip Vernon question the validity of?

What does research on identical twins suggest about the influence of genetics on intelligence?

According to Herrnstein and Murray, what percentage of the variation in human intelligence is genetically transmitted between generations?

According to critics, what is a flaw in Herrnstein and Murray's argument?

What do some commentators argue about estimating the degree to which intelligence is determined by genetic and environmental factors?

According to Henderson, what is a criticism of the three main approaches to the heredity and environment debate?

According to Howard Gardner, how many different forms of intelligence are highlighted in his theory of multiple intelligences?

According to Gardner, which form of intelligence is linked to science or interpreting graphs?

What is the average score on IQ tests?

According to Saunders, what does he argue about the validity of IQ tests?

According to Arthur Jensen, how did he define intelligence?

According to Robert Plomin et al., what is a characteristic of the term 'intelligence' within psychology?

According to critics, what is a flaw in the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

Which social groups are critics arguing that IQ tests are biased towards?

What does research on identical twins suggest about the influence of genetics on intelligence?

What is one of the criticisms of the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

According to Otto Klineberg's test on Yakima Native American children, why did they produce low scores on the IQ test?

What do Herrnstein and Murray argue about the best universities in the USA?

What do critics argue about the extent to which intelligence is determined by genetic factors?

What do some commentators argue can affect performance in IQ tests?

What does Henderson criticize about the three main approaches to the heredity and environment debate?

What is the main difficulty associated with defining intelligence?

According to Arthur Jensen, how did he define intelligence?

What does Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences challenge?

According to Otto Klineberg's test on Yakima Native American children, why did they produce low scores on the IQ test?

What is one of the criticisms of the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

According to some social scientists, what is the main factor that explains the differences in people's IQ scores?

According to Saunders, what is the nature of intelligence?

According to Howard Gardner, how many different forms of intelligence are highlighted in his theory of multiple intelligences?

According to Paul Henderson, what is the concept of intelligence used for in society?

What do IQ tests measure?

According to Saunders, what does IQ measure?

According to Herrnstein and Murray, what percentage of the variation in human intelligence is genetically transmitted between generations?

What is one of the criticisms of the idea that intelligence can be easily defined and measured on a single scale?

According to Henderson, what is a criticism of the three main approaches to the heredity and environment debate?

What do some commentators argue can affect performance in IQ tests?

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