Intelligence Theories Quiz

<p>Intelligence is always necessary, but not always sufficient for creativity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid intelligence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An individual effortlessly adapts to the customs and communication styles of a new culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conforming to established norms and standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultures define and appreciate creativity in different ways. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The understanding of intelligence has expanded beyond purely mental abilities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Galton, a proponent of Darwin's theory, hypothesized that intelligence was inherited, leading him to develop the 'Eugenics' movement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Binet's tests were the first to provide a reliable measure of cognitive ability, leading to the development of the concept of an Intelligence Quotient (IQ). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standardization ensures consistent administration and scoring of tests, while norming involves comparing test scores of diverse populations to establish benchmarks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Terman's version, known as the 'Stanford-Binet' test, introduced the concept of 'mental age,' enabling the direct comparison of individuals' cognitive abilities across different age groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Terman, like Galton, believed that intelligence testing could be used to identify and eliminate individuals considered 'less intelligent,' promoting social progress through genetic selection. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wechsler believed existing tests were too heavily reliant on verbal skills, failing to adequately assess non-verbal abilities that contribute to overall intelligence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The WISC incorporates a wider range of subtests, measuring both verbal and non-verbal abilities, allowing for a more comprehensive assessment of intelligence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional Intelligence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A shift from a focus on inherited intelligence to a more complex understanding of intelligence, incorporating both verbal and non-verbal abilities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The WISC measures a wider range of intellectual abilities, including verbal comprehension, visual-spatial skills, and working memory, providing a more multi-faceted picture of cognitive strengths. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>68% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distribution is skewed to the right (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>genetics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Flynn effect indicates a rise in average IQ scores over time across the world. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It revealed that identical twins reared apart have higher correlation in intelligence scores than fraternal twins reared together. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To diagnose specific learning disabilities like dyslexia or ADHD (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The overall extent to which differences among people in intelligence are attributable to genes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low socioeconomic status (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traditionally defined as mental abilities; includes non-mental qualities.

General factor of intelligence identified by Charles Spearman encompassing commonalities in abilities.

Consists of crystallized intelligence (knowledge) and fluid intelligence (problem-solving).

Robert Sternberg's theory comprising analytical, creative, and practical components of intelligence.

Howard Gardner's theory suggesting independent intelligences arise from different brain areas.

The ability to manage and understand emotions, combining intra- and inter-personal skills.

Proposes a hierarchy of cognitive abilities: general abilities at top, broad abilities in the middle, narrow abilities at bottom.

The ability to relate to the values and practices of one's cultural background.

The ability to produce novel and valuable ideas and solutions; intelligence supports but does not guarantee creativity.

The ability to solve new problems and think abstractly, independent of prior knowledge.

The rate at which an individual can perform cognitive tasks.

The observed rise in average IQ scores over time, nearly 30 points since 1918.

A bell-shaped distribution where mean, median, and mode are equivalent and symmetrical.

A measure of intelligence relative to the average score of 100 in a defined population.

A statistic that shows how much scores deviate from the mean in a distribution.

Significantly below-average intellectual functioning and poor adaptive behavior.

People with IQ scores of 130 or above, often well-adjusted and accomplished.

Debate on whether genetics (nature) or environment (nurture) shape intelligence.

The range of intelligence potential determined by genetics and influenced by the environment.

Variation in average IQ scores among different racial and ethnic groups on intelligence tests.

A score derived from standardized tests to measure intelligence.

Scientist who believed intelligence is inherited and devised early intelligence tests.

The debate over how much of intelligence is inherited (nature) versus acquired (nurture).

Developed the first reliable intelligence tests aimed at identifying children needing help.

Adaptation of Binet's test by Lewis Terman, standardized for American culture.

Consistent administration and interpretation of a test to ensure reliable results.

Process of administering a test to a large group to establish comparison standards.

Psychologist who created comprehensive intelligence tests, incorporating various skills.

An intelligence test that includes verbal and non-verbal tasks across multiple domains.

The five areas measured by WISC: Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, Working Memory, Fluid Reasoning, and more.