Question 1

It is commonly thought that people who are "gifted" have various physical, psychological, and personality problems. What is really known about this common idea, and what did a famous study find out about the gifted?

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is commonly thought that people who...

Question 2

The sounds of "t," "th," and "sh" are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   semantics
B)   morphemes
C)   phonemes
D)   sound bytes

Question 3

Criticisms of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the fact that it relies too heavily on g
B)   there are no concerns
C)   it appears to describe only those with brain damage
D)   the idea that these "skills" are not necessarily the same thing as what is meant by intelligence.

Question 4

If you took the WAIS-IV when you were 18 and again when you were 25 and the scores were the same, what could you conclude?

Accepted Answer

A)   that the WAIS-IV is valid
B)   that the WAIS-IV is reliable
C)   that your IQ has decreased
D)   that the WAIS-IV is flawed

Question 5

What are mental categories representing activities, objects, qualities, or situations that share some common characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)   classes
B)   concepts
C)   attributes
D)   classifications

Question 6

Randall believes that aliens crashed in the western United States in the 1950s. When looking for information about this on the Internet, he ignores any sites that are skeptical of his belief and only visits and talks with his friends about the sites that support his belief. This is an example of the confirmation bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When people are asked to relate how many windows they have in the place where they live, the amount of time to answer doesn't depend on the number of windows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following tests would be best suited to an 8-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A)   WAIS-IV
B)   WISC-IV
C)   MBTI
D)   DSM-IVR

Question 9

Sal is being evaluated as a possible candidate for the space program. On which of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences would we expect him to excel if he is a good candidate?

Accepted Answer

A)   spatial reasoning
B)   interpersonal
C)   naturalist
D)   intrapersonal

Question 10

Before enrolling in an abnormal psychology course, Gary's idea of psychological disorders had been influenced primarily by talk shows. He expected to hear the same kinds of stories he had heard on talk shows. What an eye-opening experience the course turned out to be! How would a cognitive psychologist describe the influence the course had on Gary's idea of psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gary learned the value of algorithms.
B)   Gary now uses heuristics.
C)   The course increased Gary's ability to use visual imagery.
D)   The course altered Gary's concept of psychological disorders.

Question 11

Which developmental psychologist theorized that concepts preceded and aided the development of language?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vygotsky
B)   Piaget
C)   Sapir
D)   Whorf

Question 12

Which was NOT a finding of the Terman and Oden (1947)  study of gifted kids?

Accepted Answer

A)   They were socially well adjusted.
B)   They were more resistant to mental illness.
C)   They were clearly much more likely to be females.
D)   They were above average in weight, height, and physical attractiveness.

Question 13

In order to conclusively show that animals do use language, one would have to demonstrate that the________.

Accepted Answer

A)   language had an auditory, or sound, component
B)   language had a genetic or instinctual base
C)   language used abstract symbols
D)   animals have the same vocal abilities as people

Question 14

What is a phoneme? Give an example of at least 3 different phonemes.

Accepted Answer

A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound ...

Question 15

At the current time, which statement is true about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?

Accepted Answer

A)   It has been clearly shown that animals cannot use humanlike language.
B)   All animal communication is instinctual and, thus, is not language.
C)   Only primates, like monkey and chimps, show any sign of language-like behavior.
D)   It is still unclear if animals can show humanlike language at any level of development.

Question 16

Give a definition and example of mental set.

Accepted Answer

Mental set refers to a tendency to appro...

Question 17

____________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence in life than more traditional views, though the research supporting this claim has been mixed.

Accepted Answer

A)   Analytical
B)   Creative
C)   Emotional
D)   Existential

Question 18

People began measuring intelligence through tests roughly________ years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)   50
B)   100
C)   200
D)   500

Question 19

What problem-solving strategies involve making educated guesses and make efficient use of time?

Accepted Answer

A)   heuristics
B)   algorithms
C)   mnemonic devices
D)   cognitive shortcuts

Question 20

What number reflects the amount of differences in a population attributable to genetic influences?

Accepted Answer

A)   concordance
B)   heritability
C)   eugenics index
D)   correlation coefficient

Exam 7: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

____________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence in life than more traditional views, though the research supporting this claim has been mixed.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

What number reflects the amount of differences in a population attributable to genetic influences?

Correct Answer
verified

Criticisms of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences include ________.

Correct Answer
verified

It is commonly thought that people who are "gifted" have various physical, psychological, and personality problems. What is really known about this common idea, and what did a famous study find out about the gifted?

Correct Answer
verified

When people are asked to relate how many windows they have in the place where they live, the amount of time to answer doesn't depend on the number of windows.

Correct Answer
verified

Give a definition and example of mental set.

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Mental set refers to a tendency to appro...
View Answer

Which was NOT a finding of the Terman and Oden (1947) study of gifted kids?

Correct Answer
verified

Which developmental psychologist theorized that concepts preceded and aided the development of language?

Correct Answer
verified

Sal is being evaluated as a possible candidate for the space program. On which of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences would we expect him to excel if he is a good candidate?

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following tests would be best suited to an 8-year-old child?

Correct Answer
verified

People began measuring intelligence through tests roughly________ years ago.

Correct Answer
verified

In order to conclusively show that animals do use language, one would have to demonstrate that the________.

Correct Answer
verified

If you took the WAIS-IV when you were 18 and again when you were 25 and the scores were the same, what could you conclude?

Correct Answer
verified

What problem-solving strategies involve making educated guesses and make efficient use of time?

Correct Answer
verified

The sounds of "t," "th," and "sh" are __________.

Correct Answer
verified

What is a phoneme? Give an example of at least 3 different phonemes.

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

At the current time, which statement is true about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?

Correct Answer
verified

What are mental categories representing activities, objects, qualities, or situations that share some common characteristics?

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 7: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

____________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence in life than more traditional views, though the research supporting this claim has been mixed.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What number reflects the amount of differences in a population attributable to genetic influences?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Criticisms of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences include ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

It is commonly thought that people who are "gifted" have various physical, psychological, and personality problems. What is really known about this common idea, and what did a famous study find out about the gifted?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When people are asked to relate how many windows they have in the place where they live, the amount of time to answer doesn't depend on the number of windows.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Give a definition and example of mental set.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIMental set refers to a tendency to appro...View AnswerShow Answer

Which was NOT a finding of the Terman and Oden (1947) study of gifted kids?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which developmental psychologist theorized that concepts preceded and aided the development of language?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Sal is being evaluated as a possible candidate for the space program. On which of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences would we expect him to excel if he is a good candidate?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following tests would be best suited to an 8-year-old child?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

People began measuring intelligence through tests roughly________ years ago.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In order to conclusively show that animals do use language, one would have to demonstrate that the________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If you took the WAIS-IV when you were 18 and again when you were 25 and the scores were the same, what could you conclude?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What problem-solving strategies involve making educated guesses and make efficient use of time?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The sounds of "t," "th," and "sh" are __________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is a phoneme? Give an example of at least 3 different phonemes.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIA phoneme is the smallest unit of sound ...View AnswerShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

At the current time, which statement is true about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What are mental categories representing activities, objects, qualities, or situations that share some common characteristics?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Mental set refers to a tendency to appro...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified