Intelligence Theories and Measurement Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a factor theory of intelligence?

  • Thurstone‘s primary mental abilities
  • Cattell‘s fluid and crystallised intelligence
  • Spearman‘s g-factor
  • Einstein's theory of relativity (correct)
  • How is intelligence defined and conceptualized in psychological research?

  • As a fixed and unchangeable trait
  • As a single, general cognitive ability
  • As a purely emotional attribute
  • As a combination of fluid and crystallized intelligence (correct)
  • What method is used to assess intelligence?

  • Personality tests
  • Horoscope readings
  • Intelligence tests (correct)
  • Physical fitness assessments
  • Who proposed the concept of the g-factor in intelligence?

    <p>Charles Spearman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layperson's implicit concept aligns with scientific definitions of intelligence?

    <p>Being able to explain gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents a factor theory of intelligence?

    <p>Getting a high score in an intelligence test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Thurstone's theory of primary mental abilities?

    <p>Identifying specific cognitive abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of intelligence research, how is the g-factor best defined?

    <p>The underlying general factor of intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of intelligence is primarily associated with Cattell's fluid and crystallized intelligence theory?

    <p>Adapting to new problem-solving situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aligns with the layperson's implicit concept of intelligence?

    <p>Knowing everything about Jane Austen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what is the range of correlation coefficients between intelligence and educational attainment?

    <p>0.3 to 0.7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book chapter discusses 'The truth about ability and accomplishment'?

    <p>Chapter 3: The truth about ability and accomplishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of study design was used in Blackwell, Trzesniewski, & Dweck's (2007) research?

    <p>Longitudinal study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Poropat's (2009) meta-analysis?

    <p>Personality and academic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the provided information, what is the primary association between intelligence and educational attainment?

    <p>Moderate to strong correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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