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Intelligence Theories and Testing Methods Quiz

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According to Louis L. Thurstone's theory of intelligence, how many primary mental abilities did he focus on?

Seven (correct)

Five

Three

Ten

What is the purpose of IQ tests?

To determine specific functioning ability accurately

To assess a person's talents and future potential

To measure cultural bias in intelligence

To measure general intelligence in relation to other people of the same age (correct)

What did Louis L. Thurstone's theory of intelligence focus on?

A single, general ability

Cultural bias in intelligence

Multiple primary mental abilities (correct)

Verbal comprehension only

What did Thurstone describe as one of the primary mental abilities in his theory?

Numerical ability Signup and view all the answers

What did the text mention as a limitation of IQ tests?

They may not accurately assess a person's talents or future potential Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'intelligence' derive from?

Latin intellectus Signup and view all the answers

When did the use of the term 'intelligence' in the English language date from?

Late nineteenth century Signup and view all the answers

Who observed that intellectual abilities were heritable?

Sir Francis Galton Signup and view all the answers

What did Chinese administrators do to ensure the qualification of civil servants for their job?

Tested them periodically Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed that tests involving sensory discriminations would provide valid measures of intelligence?