Psychology: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

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According to Hebb's theoretical model, what determines an individual's level of intellectual functioning?

Both Intelligence A and Intelligence B (correct)

Only Intelligence B, the level of actual development as a result of intellectual stimulation

Neither Intelligence A nor Intelligence B

Only Intelligence A, the potential of the nervous system for development

What is the primary purpose of a psychological test?

To develop intellectual abilities

To diagnose mental health disorders

To predict future behavior

To assess individual behavior, thoughts, emotions, or cognitive abilities (correct)

Which of the following is an example of abstract ability?

Extracting meaningful relationships from words

Manipulating numbers and solving mathematical problems

Extracting meaningful relationships from symbols or figures (correct)

Deriving meaningful inferences from a set of given information

What is the main area of debate between the two schools of thought on the source of human intelligence?

The role of nurture vs. heredity (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to environmentalists, what is more effective in developing intellect?

Stimulation by significant adults (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the researcher who conducted studies on adopted children to demonstrate the influence of environment on intelligence?

Leon Kamin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to extract meaningful relationships from words?

Verbal ability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to derive meaningful inferences, deductions, conclusions, or implications from a set of given information?

Logical reasoning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the WAIS composed of?

Verbal and performance subtests (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between hereditary factors and intelligence?

There is no evidence to show the extent of hereditary influence on intelligence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that influences a child's intellectual development in school?

Mental stimulation from the classroom (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do boys and girls tend to differ in their interests and activities?

Boys are more interested in constructing things, while girls are more interested in social activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of intelligence tests?

They are designed to show steady increases in scores with advancing age (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of adolescence in terms of intelligence tests?

Test scores tend to vary greatly from year to year during this period (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the influence of environmental conditions on intelligence?

Environmental conditions have a significant influence on intelligence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between educational stimulation and genetic potential?

Educational stimulation influences the degree to which genetic potential is tapped and developed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the achieved aggregate intelligence of a people?

Frequency and quality of human verbal transactions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is intelligence popularly defined in terms of?

A general ability to solve problems that can be applied to any situation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between high IQ and success at school?

There is a close relationship between high IQ and success at school, but correlations are never perfect (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the relationship between IQ and occupations?

People in top-level jobs are more intelligent than those in middle-class jobs, but other factors also play a part (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary means of achieving socio-economic mobility in the Philippines?

Higher education (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the pattern of intelligence development according to Binet's study?

Intelligence develops with age until adolescence, then remains constant up to middle age, after which it gradually declines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general pattern of IQ scores between males and females?

IQ scores appear almost equal between males and females (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that contributes to success, aside from intelligence?

Persistence and hard work (D) Signup and view all the answers