26 Questions
Which of the following is a benefit of computerized adaptive testing?
It is more accurate than manual scoring
What percentage of the population is still afraid of computers, according to the text?
20%
What is a limitation of group testing, regardless of whether it is computerized or face-to-face?
It is not as accurate as individual testing
What is the positive manifold model of intelligence?
Intelligence is a single general factor that underlies all cognitive abilities.
What is practical intelligence?
Real-world adaptive behaviours
What is the factors model of intelligence?
Intelligence is composed of multiple specific factors or abilities.
What is the purpose of IQ testing?
To compare an individual's performance to others in the same age group
What are the limitations of group IQ testing?
Individual differences, cultural and language biases, and time constraints
What is the benefit of using multilevel and adaptive computer testing?
To narrow down a level of performance that indicates how well the person performs and to maintain their motivation
What are the ethical concerns surrounding computerized testing?
Privacy and security concerns
What is the relationship between genes and intelligence, according to the text?
Intelligence has a strong genetic component
What is the difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins?
Monozygotic twins share 100% of their genes, while dizygotic twins do not
Which environmental factor has a minimal correlation with later IQ, according to the text?
Complications of labour and delivery
What is the impact of schooling on cognitive function, according to the text?
The amount of schooling a person receives can positively affect cognitive function
According to Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory, which of the following is considered a general cognitive ability?
Fluid reasoning
Which level of the hierarchy in Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory includes abilities that are less general than those at the third stratum?
Stratum II: Broad Abilities
Which of the following is an example of a narrow ability according to Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory?
Word fluency
What is the SHC model of intelligence based on?
The idea that cognitive abilities can be organized into a hierarchical structure
What is the correlation between biological family background and cognitive function?
There is a high correlation
What is the correlation between the amount of schooling completed and adult IQ?
There is a high correlation
What are some examples of psychosocial factors that affect cognitive growth?
The quality of language used in a family and opportunities for enlarging vocabulary
What is the correlation between adoptive family background and cognitive function?
There is a moderate to low correlation
Who developed a statistical technique called factor analysis to identify the relationship between different cognitive abilities?
Spearman
According to Charles Spearman's model of intelligence, what is the essence of what is commonly referred to as 'intelligence'?
A single general factor (g)
What is the difference between 'operations' and 'contents' in Guilford's model of intelligence?
Operations refer to the cognitive processes used to process information, while contents refer to the specific types of information that are processed.
What is the main criticism of the G model of intelligence?
It oversimplifies intelligence by reducing it to a single factor.
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