Question 1

Which of the following best describes intelligence as a construct in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A variable that is operationalized and inferred from behavior.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of the deviation IQ formula used in intelligence testing?

Accepted Answer

To standardize IQ scores based on the distribution of scores in the population.

Question 3

Which equation represents the calculation of deviation IQ?

Accepted Answer

$IQ = \frac{(Individual\ Score - Mean)}{Standard\ Deviation} 	imes 15 + 100$

Question 4

Which of the following is a major criticism of intelligence testing highlighted in the lecture?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence tests can be used to justify eugenics and racial superiority.

Question 5

According to Spearman, what does the 'g' factor represent?

Accepted Answer

General intelligence or 'mental energy' that underlies performance on all cognitive tasks.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of Thurstone's seven primary mental abilities?

Accepted Answer

Emotional regulation

Question 7

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes which of the following types?

Accepted Answer

Verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, and bodily/kinesthetic

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Fluid intelligence involves problem-solving and adaptability, while crystallized intelligence involves accumulated knowledge.

Question 9

A student claims they are a 'visual learner' and will only succeed if taught with images. According to the lecture, what is the best response to this claim?

Accepted Answer

Encoding modality does not matter as much as encoding style and interest.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of an environmental factor that can influence intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status

Question 11

A psychologist is concerned that a new intelligence test may be biased against non-native English speakers. Which type of bias is this?

Accepted Answer

Language bias

Question 12

Which of the following best explains the concept of stereotype threat in intelligence testing?

Accepted Answer

A test-taker's anxiety about confirming a negative stereotype can impair their performance.

Question 13

Which of the following is a method used in the anthropometric approach to intelligence testing?

Accepted Answer

Sensory tests

Question 14

Which of the following is a key feature of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?

Accepted Answer

It provides a full-scale IQ based on both general ability and cognitive proficiency indices.

Question 15

A child has a mental age of 10 and a chronological age of 8. Using the original IQ formula, what is their IQ?

Accepted Answer

$IQ = \frac{10}{8} 	imes 100 = 125$

Question 16

Which of the following is a biological factor that can influence intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Heritability

Question 17

Which of the following statements about the normal distribution of IQ scores is correct?

Accepted Answer

About 68% of people score within one standard deviation of the mean.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive proficiency index measured by the WAIS?

Accepted Answer

Working memory index

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the impact of eugenics on intelligence testing history?

Accepted Answer

It led to the misuse of intelligence tests to justify discriminatory practices.

Question 20

Which of the following is a real-world implication of focusing on one's own performance rather than the test itself during intelligence testing?

Accepted Answer

Increased physiological arousal and potentially lower performance due to anxiety.

LECTURE 11: Intelligence Testing: Measurement, Types, and Influences

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