Question 1

________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence in life than more traditional views, even though this claim has not been fully supported by extensive research.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   one's language determines the pattern of one's thinking and view of the world 
B)   one's thinking and view of the world determines the structure of one's language
C)   we decide which objects belong to a concept according to what is most probable or sensible, given the facts at hand 
D)   perception of surface structure precedes deep structure in understanding a sentence

Question 3

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 4

The term Terman's Termites refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a set of developmentally delayed students that Terman studied intensively
B)   a group of army soldiers who on the basis of their IQ were followed through their military career
C)   a sample of gifted children who were studied and followed into adulthood
D)   none of these

Question 5

Because of the need to measure the IQ of people of varying ages, newer IQ tests base their evaluation of IQ on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   mental age alone 
B)   deviation scores from the mean of the normal distribution 
C)   giving extra points for older folks to compensate for their slower processing times
D)   variance IQ scores

Question 6

Many items on a "culture-fair" test require the use of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nonverbal abilities such as rotating objects 
B)   verbal knowledge
C)   musical knowledge
D)   knowledge of major world historical figures

Question 7

A theory of intelligence with nine components was postulated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Gardner 
B)   Spearman
C)   Sternberg 
D)   Terman

Question 8

A loose screw on the visor causes it to drop down while Ben drives; however, he keeps forgetting to take a screwdriver out to the car to fix it. When he notices the visor drop again, he reaches into his pocket for a dime he uses to tighten the screw holding the visor. What problem-solving difficulty did Ben overcome?

Accepted Answer

A)   relative comparison
B)   functional fixedness 
C)   poor problem representation
D)   the representative heuristic

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   WAIS-IV
B)   WISC-V 
C)   WPPSI-III 
D)   DSM-IVR

Question 10

Which of these is an element of the formal definition of intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A)   adaptive behavior severely below a level appropriate for the person's age 
B)   evidence of brain damage
C)   slower than normal reflexes 
D)   onset of deficits prior to age 6

Question 11

Which of the following statements about gifted people is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are more likely to suffer from mental illnesses.
B)   They are physically weaker than non-gifted persons.
C)   They are often skilled leaders. 
D)   They are socially unskilled.

Question 12

If you look at the professors whom you know, you might chuckle at them. They may be very smart but don't understand the real world. According to Robert Sternberg, they may be lacking a bit of practical intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What percentage of the population is described as gifted, according to IQ standards?

Accepted Answer

A)   about .01 percent
B)   about 1 percent 
C)   around 2 percent 
D)   nearly 10 percent

Question 14

Animals such as dolphins or chimps have shown some language-like behavior but have not been seen to demonstrate the language skills equal to that of a 3-year-old human child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Regular aerobic exercise has been found to increase neurogenesis in:

Accepted Answer

A)   the amygdala 
B)   the cerebellum
C)   the prefrontal cortex
D)   the hippocampus

Question 16

Don tells Ray that he wants to get a new sports car. Ray immediately understands why, because he is familiar with the common characteristics of sports cars and knows what makes them different from family cars. Ray is using mental categories called ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Psychological tests that yield relatively consistent results are said to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   reliable.
B)   standardized.
C)   valid.
D)   normed.

Question 18

The first true longitudinal study of the effects of giftedness on social success was conducted by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Wechsler
B)   Terman 
C)   Binet 
D)   Merill

Question 19

Asking an individual to come up with a diverse and creative set of solutions to a very specific problem is encouraging that person to engage in ________ thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)   functional
B)   circular
C)   convergent 
D)   divergent

Question 20

Jane is 22 years old. For her job, she needs to take an intelligence test. Which would be the most appropriate test for her age group?

Accepted Answer

A)   WAIS-IV 
B)   WISC-V
C)   WPPSI-III 
D)   DSM-IVR

Exam 7: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

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Don tells Ray that he wants to get a new sports car. Ray immediately understands why, because he is familiar with the common characteristics of sports cars and knows what makes them different from family cars. Ray is using mental categories called ________.

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Which of these is an element of the formal definition of intellectual disability?

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Psychological tests that yield relatively consistent results are said to be:

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that ________.

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The first true longitudinal study of the effects of giftedness on social success was conducted by ________.

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What percentage of the population is described as gifted, according to IQ standards?

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A theory of intelligence with nine components was postulated by ________.

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________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence in life than more traditional views, even though this claim has not been fully supported by extensive research.

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Jane is 22 years old. For her job, she needs to take an intelligence test. Which would be the most appropriate test for her age group?

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Because of the need to measure the IQ of people of varying ages, newer IQ tests base their evaluation of IQ on ________.

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The term Terman's Termites refers to ________.

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If you look at the professors whom you know, you might chuckle at them. They may be very smart but don't understand the real world. According to Robert Sternberg, they may be lacking a bit of practical intelligence.

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Animals such as dolphins or chimps have shown some language-like behavior but have not been seen to demonstrate the language skills equal to that of a 3-year-old human child.

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Asking an individual to come up with a diverse and creative set of solutions to a very specific problem is encouraging that person to engage in ________ thinking.

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Which of the following statements about gifted people is TRUE?

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Regular aerobic exercise has been found to increase neurogenesis in:

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Many items on a "culture-fair" test require the use of ________.

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Psychological tests that yield relatively consistent results are said to be:

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that ________.

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________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence in life than more traditional views, even though this claim has not been fully supported by extensive research.

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Jane is 22 years old. For her job, she needs to take an intelligence test. Which would be the most appropriate test for her age group?

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Animals such as dolphins or chimps have shown some language-like behavior but have not been seen to demonstrate the language skills equal to that of a 3-year-old human child.

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