IQ Testing Quiz

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Which of the following is a benefit of computerized adaptive testing?

It is more accurate than manual scoring (correct)
It is better at capturing nonverbal and emotional behaviors
It is less expensive than group testing
It is more up-to-date with recent research findings

What percentage of the population is still afraid of computers, according to the text?

20% (correct)
5%
10%
25%

What is a limitation of group testing, regardless of whether it is computerized or face-to-face?

It is more up-to-date with recent research findings
It is not as accurate as individual testing (correct)
It is better at capturing nonverbal and emotional behaviors
It is more expensive than individual testing

What is the positive manifold model of intelligence?

Intelligence is a single general factor that underlies all cognitive abilities. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is practical intelligence?

Real-world adaptive behaviours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the factors model of intelligence?

Intelligence is composed of multiple specific factors or abilities. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of IQ testing?

To compare an individual's performance to others in the same age group (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the limitations of group IQ testing?

Individual differences, cultural and language biases, and time constraints (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the ethical concerns surrounding computerized testing?

Privacy and security concerns (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between genes and intelligence, according to the text?

Intelligence has a strong genetic component (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins?

Monozygotic twins share 100% of their genes, while dizygotic twins do not (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental factor has a minimal correlation with later IQ, according to the text?

Complications of labour and delivery (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory, which of the following is considered a general cognitive ability?

Fluid reasoning (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a narrow ability according to Carroll's Three-Stratum Theory?

Word fluency (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the SHC model of intelligence based on?

The idea that cognitive abilities can be organized into a hierarchical structure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between biological family background and cognitive function?

There is a high correlation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between the amount of schooling completed and adult IQ?

There is a high correlation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of psychosocial factors that affect cognitive growth?

The quality of language used in a family and opportunities for enlarging vocabulary (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between adoptive family background and cognitive function?

There is a moderate to low correlation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who developed a statistical technique called factor analysis to identify the relationship between different cognitive abilities?

Spearman (D) Signup and view all the answers

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) (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of the G model of intelligence?

It oversimplifies intelligence by reducing it to a single factor. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Computerized Adaptive Testing Benefit

More accurate than manual scoring, adjusting difficulty based on responses.

Group Testing Limitation

Less accurate than individual testing due to issues like biases and time constraints.