18 Questions
Who is associated with the concept of intelligence as a function of psychophysical abilities?
Francis Galton
What type of abilities did Francis Galton use psychophysical tests to measure?
Pitch sensitivity and physical strength
Which psychologist emphasized the concept of 'mental energy' in relation to intelligence?
Charles Spearman
According to Lewis Terman, who developed the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?
Lewis Terman
What is the core concept behind Francis Galton's approach to measuring intelligence?
'g' Factor in psychophysical skills
Who distinguished normal learners from learners with mental retardation based on learning abilities within an academic setting?
Alfred Binet
How is verbal fluency typically measured?
By thinking of words that start with a given letter
What is measured by tests requiring mental rotation of pictures of objects?
Spatial visualization
What type of ability does Raymond Cattell's Fluid Ability refer to?
Speed and accuracy of abstract reasoning
Which psychophysical ability is related to computation and simple mathematical problem-solving tasks?
Numbers
How is perceptual speed typically assessed?
By recognizing small differences in pictures
What does lexical-access speed measure?
Speed of retrieving information about words from memory
Which type of intelligence involves the skill in the performance, composition, and appreciation of musical patterns?
Musical Intelligence
Which intelligence involves recognizing and manipulating the patterns of wide space and more confined areas, important to sculptors, surgeons, and architects?
Spatial Intelligence
What is the capacity that allows individuals to understand oneself, desires, fears, and capacities effectively in regulating one’s own life?
Intrapersonal Intelligence
Which intelligence involves using one’s whole body or parts of the body to solve problems or create products?
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
In Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, which ability focuses on solving problems by manipulating elements or their relationships?
Analytical Thinking
What is the focus of Naturalistic Intelligence according to the text?
Expertise in recognizing and classifying species in the environment
This quiz covers key figures such as Francis Galton, Alfred Binet, Theodore Simon, and William Stern in the field of intelligence measurement. Topics include psychophysical abilities, distinguishing normal learners from those with mental retardation, and evaluating intelligence using the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) concept.
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