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Chapter 09 Multiple Choice Questions 1. The cousin of Charles Darwin who was interested in the potential adaptive advantages of high intellect was A) Alfred Binet. B) Sir Francis Galton. C) Henri Simon. D) James Cattell. Difficulty: 1 QuestionID: 09-1-01 Page-Reference: Topic: Intelligence as Sensory Capacity—Out of Sight, Out of Mind Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) Sir Francis Galton. 2. Lucy has been blind from birth and is getting her intelligence tested through the school board to determine what resources she will need to succeed in school. According to Galton's original ideas about intelligence, Lucy would be expected to A) demonstrate normal intelligence because intelligence is crystallized. B) have limited intelligence because her sensory capabilities are limited. C) demonstrate high intelligence because all her senses other than vision would be more specialized. D) display advanced abilities for abstract thinking but difficulties with concrete thought. Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-02 Topic: Intelligence as Sensory Capacity—Out of Sight, Out of Mind Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) have limited intelligence because her sensory capabilities are limited. 3. According to Sir Francis Galton's 19th century hypothesis, intelligence is A) whatever intelligence tests measure. B) a genetic trait that remains uninfluenced by the environment. C) the by-product of sensory capacity. D) an adaptive mechanism that increases reproductive potential. Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-03 Topic: Intelligence as Sensory Capacity—Out of Sight, Out of Mind Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) the by-product of sensory capacity. 4. Research has demonstrated that measures of sensory ability are not highly correlated with assessments of overall intelligence. These findings contradict Galton's and Cattell's claims about intelligence. Which principle of scientific thinking is relevant to their theory and these findings? A) Correlation versus causation B) Occam's razor C) Ruling out rival hypothesis D) Falsifiability

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Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-04 Topic: Intelligence as Sensory Capacity—Out of Sight, Out of Mind Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) Falsifiability 5. The original purpose of the first intelligence test was to A) identify which children were likely to do well in school. B) identify which students could read already. C) identify which children were likely to benefit from vocational education. D) identify which students needed extra help in some areas. Difficulty: 1 QuestionID: 09-1-05 Topic: Intelligence as Abstract Thinking Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) identify which students needed extra help in some areas. 6. Which scholars were credited with developing the first intelligence test? A) Galton and Cattell B) Binet and Simon C) Spearman and Wechsler D) Thurstone and Horn Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-06 Topic: Intelligence as Abstract Thinking Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) Binet and Simon 7. Alfred Binet designed the first __________ test. A) aptitude B) intelligence C) achievement D) perception Difficulty: 1 QuestionID: 09-1-07 Topic: Intelligence as Abstract Thinking Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) intelligence 8. Measuring intelligence by testing is a rather new concept in the history of the world. The idea of such testing came from A) France. B) the United States. C) the United Kingdom.

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Difficulty: 1 QuestionID: 09-1-08 Topic: Intelligence as Abstract Thinking Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: A) France. 9. Galton's intelligence test items are to __________ as Binet and Simon's intelligence test items are to __________. A) abstract thinking; concrete thinking B) general intelligence; specific intelligences C) sensation; higher mental processes D) crystallized intelligence; fluid intelligence Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-09 Topic: Intelligence as Abstract Thinking Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) sensation; higher mental processes 10. Compared to Galton's 19th century view of intelligence, how did Binet and Simon approach the measurement of intelligence? A) They focused more on sensory abilities. B) They focused on the capacity of short-term memory. C) They emphasized the measurement of facts and knowledge. D) They emphasized the measurement of reasoning and judgement. Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-10 Page-Reference: Topic: Intelligence as Abstract Thinking Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) They emphasized the measurement of reasoning and judgement. 11. The capacity to understand hypothetical concepts is called __________ thinking. A) prospective B) abstract C) retrospective D) intuitive Difficulty: 1 QuestionID: 09-1-11 Topic: Intelligence as Abstract Thinking Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) abstract 12. In non-Western countries, laypeople view intelligence as reflecting __________ more than intellectual

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brilliance. A) wisdom and judgment B) cross-domain skills C) specific skills and abilities D) crystallized knowledge Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-12 Topic: Intelligence as Abstract Thinking Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: A) wisdom and judgment 13. What term is used for the hypothetical factor that accounts for differences between people in overall intellect? A) fluid intelligence B) crystalized intelligence C) g or general intelligence D) IQ or intelligence quotient Difficulty: 1 QuestionID: 09-1-13 Topic: Intelligence as General versus Specific Abilities Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) g or general intelligence 14. Which of the following theorists argued that intelligence resulted from a single ability and could be represented by a single test score? A) Binet B) Spearman C) Sternberg D) Gardner Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-14 Topic: Intelligence as General versus Specific Abilities Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) Spearman 15. According to Spearman, it is one's __________ intelligence that produces the positive correlations found between math, reading scores, and visual perception tests. A) crystallized B) fluid C) emotional D) general Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-15 Topic: Intelligence as General versus Specific Abilities Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a

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Answer: D) general 16. According to Spearman, higher generalized intelligence corresponded to people who had A) diverse sensory capabilities. B) more mental energy or powerful brains. C) both fluid and crystallized intelligence. D) developmental disorders. Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-16 Topic: Intelligence as General versus Specific Abilities Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) more mental energy or powerful brains. 17. Charles Spearman believed that intelligence is composed of A) verbal and mathematical abilities. B) crystallized and visual-motor abilities. C) general intelligence and specific abilities. D) analytical, creative, and practical intelligence. Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-17 Topic: Intelligence as General versus Specific Abilities Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) general intelligence and specific abilities. 18. The idea that intelligence varied according to g and s factors was proposed by A) Galton. B) Cattell. C) Binet and Simon. D) Spearman. Difficulty: 1 QuestionID: 09-1-18 Topic: Intelligence as General versus Specific Abilities Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) Spearman. 19. Mark is trying to reason through several spatial problems on an intelligence test. According to Spearman, Mark's ability to solve the problems will depend on A) how fluid or crystallized his intelligence is. B) what types of multiple intelligences he has excelled at in the past. C) his general problem-solving ability and specific talents with spatial tasks. D) his level of analytical intelligence and logical thought. Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-19 Topic: Intelligence as General versus Specific Abilities Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a

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Answer: C) his general problem-solving ability and specific talents with spatial tasks. 20. The capacity to learn new ways to solve problems is called __________ intelligence. A) aptitude B) abstract C) crystallized D) fluid Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-20 Topic: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) fluid 21. Our accumulated knowledge of the world over time is called __________ intelligence. A) aptitude B) abstract C) crystallized D) fluid Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-21 Topic: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) crystallized 22. The type of intelligence that allows you to learn to play a musical instrument is called A) emotional intelligence. B) abstract intelligence. C) crystallized intelligence. D) fluid intelligence. Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-22 Topic: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) fluid intelligence. 23. Because Ben's history professor was a journalist during the 1970s, he has extraordinary insight and knowledge of facts concerning the Vietnam War era. This knowledge is associated with the term A) multiple intelligence. B) general intelligence. C) fluid intelligence. D) crystallized intelligence. Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-23 Topic: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence Skill: Applied/Conceptual

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Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) crystallized intelligence. 24. Dean is learning how to drive a car, whereas Martin has been driving for several years. In this example, Dean would be using __________ intelligence and Martin would be relying on __________ intelligence. A) specific; general B) general; specific C) fluid; crystallized D) crystallized; fluid Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-24 Topic: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) fluid; crystallized 25. Nigel is a contestant on the game show Jeopardy!. In order to accurately answer the numerous trivia questions on the show, Nigel will be utilizing his __________ intelligence. A) general B) crystallized C) practical D) fluid Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-25 Topic: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) crystallized 26. Theresa is 83, whereas her co-worker Marvin is 35. Which of the following is most likely about their levels of intelligence in relation to their age? A) Theresa has more fluid and crystallized intelligence than Marvin. B) Marvin has less fluid intelligence but more crystallized intelligence than Theresa. C) Theresa has less fluid intelligence but more crystallized intelligence than Marvin. D) Marvin has more fluid and crystallized intelligence than Theresa. Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-26 Topic: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) Theresa has less fluid intelligence but more crystallized intelligence than Marvin. 27. Research has demonstrated that __________ intelligence declines as adults age. A) general B) crystallized C) specific D) fluid Difficulty: 2

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QuestionID: 09-1-27 Topic: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) fluid 28. Which type of intelligence has been moderately and positively associated with the personality trait of openness to experience? A) general B) crystallized C) specific D) fluid Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-28 Topic: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) crystallized 29. A theory of intelligence with eight components was postulated by A) Gardner. B) Spearman. C) Sternberg. D) Terman. Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-29 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: A) Gardner. 30. Gardner argued that __________ provide support for his concept of multiple intelligences. A) people with sensory deficits B) autistic savants C) schizophrenia patients D) twin studies Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-30 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) autistic savants 31. Someone with brain damage could lose language abilities, but may still maintain other skills and abilities, like math or creativity. Which concept of intelligence is supported by evidence like this? A) Cattell and Horn's fluid and crystalized intelligences B) Galton's emphasis on sensory abilities C) Gardner's multiple intelligence theory D) Sternberg's triarchic theory

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Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-31 Page-Reference: Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) Gardner's multiple intelligence theory 32. Which of these is one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences? A) Poetic B) Digital C) Creative D) Naturalistic Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-32 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) Naturalistic 33. According to Gardner's view of multiple intelligences, a person who understands and possesses insight into themselves would have high __________ intelligence. A) interpersonal B) naturalistic C) linguistic D) intrapersonal Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-33 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) intrapersonal 34. According to Gardner's view of multiple intelligences, someone who is a yoga instructor should have high __________ intelligence. A) bodily-kinesthetic B) naturalistic C) linguistic D) intrapersonal Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-34 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: A) bodily-kinesthetic 35. According to Gardner's view of multiple intelligences, someone who is a veterinarian or animal trainer would have high __________ intelligence.

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Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-35 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) naturalistic 36. According to Gardner's view of multiple intelligences, someone who is painter or graphic designer would have high __________ intelligence. A) bodily-kinesthetic B) naturalistic C) spatial D) musical Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-36 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) spatial 37. Gardner and his associates are known for proposing A) the generalized theory of intelligence. B) the triarchic theory of intelligence. C) the theory of multiple intelligences. D) the theory of emotional intelligence. Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-37 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) the theory of multiple intelligences. 38. Sven is especially skilled when it comes to reading charts, maps, and graphs. According to Gardner, Sven's skills reflect __________ intelligence. A) logico-mathematical B) spatial C) linguistic D) naturalistic Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-38 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) spatial

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39. Stephanie's friends describe her as someone who has the uncanny ability to say the right thing at the right time whenever someone is in need. According to Gardner, Stephanie's skills may reflect a type of __________ intelligence. A) interpersonal B) naturalistic C) intrapersonal D) linguistic Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-39 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: A) interpersonal 40. According to Gardner's theory, a famous painter like Picasso or Renoir has talents associated with which form of intelligence? A) Linguistic B) Logical C) Spatial D) Naturalistic Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-40 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) Spatial 41. According to Gardner's multiple intelligences, a guidance counsellor would rely on __________ intelligence whereas an engineer would utilize __________ intelligence. A) linguistic; spatial B) naturalistic; kinesthetic C) intrapersonal; logico-mathematical D) interpersonal; spatial Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-41 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) intrapersonal; logico-mathematical 42. Marcos, a geology professor, has always been fascinated by the study of fossils, shells, and rock formations. According to Gardner, Marcos is strong in the area of __________ intelligence. A) naturalistic B) kinesthetic C) logical D) spatial Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-42

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Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: A) naturalistic 43. Which one of the following was tentatively proposed by Gardner as a possible ninth type of intelligence? A) Musical B) Interpersonal C) Holistic D) Existential Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-43 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) Existential 44. Which of the following statements is consistent with both Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, and Sternberg's triarchic theory? A) Heredity is the major factor determining intelligence. B) Standardized tests do not assess the many facets of intelligence. C) There is no correlation between intelligence quotients and academic success in grade school. D) The concept of intelligence serves no purpose in a society in which computers are so frequently used. Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-44 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) Standardized tests do not assess the many facets of intelligence. 45. Which of the following is one of the three areas of intelligence described by Sternberg? A) Linguistic B) Practical C) Spatial D) Existential Difficulty: 1 QuestionID: 09-1-45 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Factual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) Practical 46. According to Robert Sternberg, which type of intelligence is the ability to break problems down into component parts, or analysis, for problem solving? A) analytical intelligence B) creative intelligence C) practical intelligence D) exponential intelligence

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Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-46 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: A) analytical intelligence 47. According to Robert Sternberg, which type of intelligence is the ability to deal with new and different concepts and to come up with new ways of solving problems? A) analytical intelligence B) creative intelligence C) practical intelligence D) exponential intelligence Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-47 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: B) creative intelligence 48. According to Robert Sternberg, which type of intelligence is best described as "street smarts," or the ability to use information to get along in life? People who have it know how to be tactful, how to manipulate situations to their advantage, and how to use inside information to increase their odds of success. A) analytical intelligence B) creative intelligence C) practical intelligence D) exponential intelligence Difficulty: 2 QuestionID: 09-1-48 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: C) practical intelligence 49. Foster hasn't performed as well as he could have in school, but he seems to do well at work, understands others, and could be said to have "street smarts." In this example, what type of intelligence is most applicable to Foster? A) Creative intelligence B) General intelligence C) Naturalistic intelligence D) Practical intelligence Difficulty: 3 QuestionID: 09-1-49 Topic: Multiple Intelligences—Different Ways of Being Smart Skill: Applied/Conceptual Objective: 9.1a Answer: D) Practical intelligence 50....