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?

<p>Numerical ability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They may not accurately assess a person's talents or future potential (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'intelligence' derive from?

<p>Latin intellectus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Late nineteenth century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who observed that intellectual abilities were heritable?

<p>Sir Francis Galton (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tested them periodically (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sir Francis Galton (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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