Psychology Chapter 1: Introduction to Learning

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Which contemporary approach to intelligence suggests that it is a function of multiple systems?

Spearman's g theory

Information-processing approach

The Evolution of Intelligence Testing

Multiple Intelligences Theory (correct)

What is the primary focus of the information-processing approach to intelligence?

Examining the mental processes that underlie intelligent behaviour (correct)

Ranking individuals based on their general intelligence

Developing tests to measure crystallized intelligence

Measuring verbal and spatial abilities

What is the term for the ability to solve problems, reason, and remember?

Fluid intelligence (correct)

General intelligence

Crystallized intelligence

Special abilities

According to Spearman, what is the primary factor that determines intellectual performance in diverse areas?

General intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between school grades in different subjects, according to Spearman?

Positively correlated Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the speed at which a person can perform a mental task, which is strongly correlated with IQ?

Speed of processing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence?

Fluid intelligence is related to processing new information, while crystallized intelligence is related to retrieving previously learned information Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the idea that intelligence is composed of a general factor and specific abilities?

Gf-Gc theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of individuals who rank high in academic settings, according to Spearman?

Strong in mathematical ability, but not in other subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary analogy used to illustrate the relationship between general intelligence and special abilities?

Correlation of weight lifting vs pull-ups Signup and view all the answers

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Which contemporary approach to intelligence suggests that it is a function of multiple systems?

What is the primary focus of the information-processing approach to intelligence?

What is the term for the ability to solve problems, reason, and remember?

According to Spearman, what is the primary factor that determines intellectual performance in diverse areas?

What is the correlation between school grades in different subjects, according to Spearman?

What is the term for the speed at which a person can perform a mental task, which is strongly correlated with IQ?

What is the primary difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence?

What is the term for the idea that intelligence is composed of a general factor and specific abilities?

What is the primary characteristic of individuals who rank high in academic settings, according to Spearman?

What is the primary analogy used to illustrate the relationship between general intelligence and special abilities?

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