Q: Which formula was originally used to calculate IQ?

$$ \text{IQ} = \frac{\text{Mental Age}}{\text{Chronological Age}} \times 100 $$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'concept' in cognitive psychology?

Accepted Answer

A mental category that groups objects, activities, or qualities having common properties.

Question 2

According to Benjamin Whorf's theory, how does language influence cognition?

Accepted Answer

Language molds cognition and perception, shaping how we think about concepts.

Question 3

A person is asked to solve a problem by using a method that worked for a similar problem in the past, even though it is not effective in the current situation. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A mental set

Question 4

Which of the following best illustrates the 'availability heuristic'?

Accepted Answer

Overestimating the frequency of airplane crashes because they are widely reported in the media.

Question 5

The framing effect can lead people to:

Accepted Answer

Avoid losses by making different choices depending on how options are presented.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of 'confirmation bias'?

Accepted Answer

Paying attention only to news stories that support your political views.

Question 7

According to Sternberg's triarchic theory, which type of intelligence is most involved when adapting to new situations and learning from experience?

Accepted Answer

Creative intelligence

Question 8

A student is able to recall facts and apply learned knowledge to solve familiar problems. According to Cattell, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence

Question 9

Which formula was originally used to calculate IQ?

Accepted Answer

$$ 	ext{IQ} = \frac{	ext{Mental Age}}{	ext{Chronological Age}} 	imes 100 $$

Question 10

Which of the following best describes 'emotional intelligence'?

Accepted Answer

The ability to identify, express, and manage emotions in oneself and others.

Question 11

A person who is able to manipulate information retrieved from long-term memory and interpret it for a current task is demonstrating strong:

Accepted Answer

Working memory

Question 12

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of 'stereotype threat' in intelligence testing?

Accepted Answer

Individuals may underperform due to anxiety about confirming negative stereotypes.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of 'implicit learning'?

Accepted Answer

Learning the rules of grammar without being able to state them explicitly.

Question 14

A person is asked to choose between two medical treatments: one is described as having a 90% survival rate, the other as a 10% mortality rate. According to the framing effect, which is most likely?

Accepted Answer

People will prefer the treatment described as having a 90% survival rate.

Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates the 'affect heuristic'?

Accepted Answer

Making a decision based on your emotional reaction rather than objective probabilities.

Question 16

Which of the following is a key criticism of animal language studies?

Accepted Answer

Researchers may be guilty of anthropomorphism, attributing human qualities to animals.

Question 17

According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which of the following is NOT one of the intelligences he proposed?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence

Question 18

A person who excels at adapting to new environments, solving practical problems, and managing everyday tasks is demonstrating which aspect of Sternberg's triarchic theory?

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence

Question 19

Which of the following best describes 'metacognition'?

Accepted Answer

The ability to think about and regulate one's own thinking processes.

Question 20

A researcher finds that children in Japan attribute math success to hard work, while American children attribute it to innate ability. This difference is best explained by:

Accepted Answer

Cultural beliefs about intelligence and achievement.

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