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Wake Tech PSY 150 Chapter 8 Thinking and Intelligence Test Bank, Psychology in Your Life MULTIPLE CHOICE 1)Regina is mentally manipulating information about how her boyfriend’s new jeans fit him

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PSY 150

Chapter 8 Thinking and Intelligence

Test Bank, Psychology in Your Life

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1)Regina is mentally manipulating information about how her boyfriend’s new jeans fit him.

When Regina does this she is

a.            experiencing insight about whether he is attractive.

b.            using an algorithm to decide whether the jeans fit.

c.             developing a mental map of her boyfriend.

d.            thinking about how he looks in the jeans.

 

2.            Which of the following is NOT an example of thinking?

a.            translating your Spanish homework into English

b.            calculating the tip on your dinner bill

c.             taking a nap with soft music playing

d.            figuring out 25 percent off the sale price of an item

 

3.            Dr. Earl is a cognitive psychologist who studies thinking. Which question is most relevant to Dr. Earl’s research?

a.            How do we cope with tragic events?

b.            How does a person’s culture affect choice of job?

c.             How do we rotate internal representations of objects to “see” them from many angles?

d.            How does the behavior of a group affect one person?

 

 

4.            A road map and a photograph have some of the physical characteristics of objects. Because of this, they are                of the external world around us.

a.            analogous representations

b.            exemplars

c.             symbolic representations

d.            mental maps

 

 

5.            When you use a city map to find your way to a restaurant, it has some characteristics of the actual objects—streets and their locations. Because of this, the map is a(n)           representation.

a.            analogical

b.            symbolic

c.             exemplar

d.            prototype

 

6.            When you write out a list of directions to find your way to a restaurant, you are writing words that do not physically resemble the locations of the streets. Because of this you are using a(n)

                representation.

a.            analogical

b.            symbolic

c.             heuristic

d.            algorithm

 

 

7.            Which of the following is NOT an example of an analogical representation?

a.            a subway map

b.            a family tree

c.             a diagram of the human body

d.            a sign language gesture for “please”

 

 

8.            When you read the word cake on a menu, it is a(n)          representation. The picture of a cake on a menu is a(n)        representation.

a.            analogical; symbolic

b.            symbolic; analogical

c.             analogical; conceptual

d.            conceptual; symbolic

 

9.            A picture of a computer is an example of a(n)     representation. The word computer

is an example of a(n)      representation.

a.            mental map; conceptual

b.            conceptual; mental map

c.             analogical; symbolic

d.            symbolic; analogical

 

 

10.          When Dave started driving, he had to use a navigation system to get around his neighborhood. Over time, Dave could drive through his neighborhood without the navigation system because he knew where all of the streets and roads were. Dave has most likely developed a

                of his neighborhood.

a.            categorical representation

b.            mental map

c.             set of defining attributes

d.            series of individual prototypes

 

 

 

11.          When Mary thinks about a “guitar,” she is using a mental representation of knowledge about that object. Mary is thinking about a

a.            mental map.

b.            schema.

c.             stereotype.

d.            concept.

 

 

12.          A prototype includes      in a category. An exemplar includes        in the category.

a.            the most typical concept; all examples of concepts

b.            the least typical concept; the most typical concept

c.             only stereotypical concepts; all defining features of concepts

d.            all defining features of concepts; only stereotypical concepts

 

 

13.          An advantage of the prototype model in describing how we think about concepts is that

a.            it organizes concepts hierarchically.

b.            a different prototype can be chosen for different reasons.

c.             it allows for flexibility in letting unusual concepts be included in a category.

d.            all examples of concepts are equally important.

 

14.          Dr. Lee studies how concepts are organized. She believes that concepts are characterized by lists of features that describe what objects belong in the category. Dr. Lee most likely follows the             model of concepts.

a.            prototype

b.            defining attribute

c.             exemplar

d.            mental map

 

 

15.          Dr. Brown conducts research on how concepts are represented. He believes that each category has one perfect representation of a concept. Dr. Brown most likely follows the   model.

a.            prototype

b.            exemplar

c.             concept

d.            defining attribute

 

16.          Dr. Smith is interested in how concepts are represented. He believes that a category includes all of the examples of the concepts in that category. Dr. Smith most likely follows the

                model.

a.            defining attribute

b.            prototype

c.             exemplar

 

d.            mental map

 

 

17.          Chris is describing what lasagna is to a friend who has never eaten it before. He tells his friend, “Lasagna usually has layers of noodles with cheese and sauce in between each layer.” In this situation, Chris is describing his                of lasagna.

a.            mental map

b.            category

c.             analogical representation

d.            concept

 

18.          According to the defining attribute model, which of the following is the most important feature of the category “horse”?

a.            It can run.

b.            It can breathe.

c.             It has a mane.

d.            They are all equally important features.

 

 

19.          Luke grew up by the beach and only wears sandals. For Luke, sandals would most likely be the  of the category “shoes.”

a.            defining attribute

b.            heuristic

c.             exemplar

d.            prototype

 

20.          Because she heard that her blind date was an accounting major, Cynthia imagined that he would be conservative, humorless, and dull. Cynthia’s generalization of what an accounting student is like is an example of a(n)

a.            exemplar.

b.            stereotype.

c.             mental map.

d.            analogical representation.

 

 

21.          Jethro believes that all elderly people have difficulty hearing and understanding. Whenever he interacts with an elderly person, Jethro automatically speaks loudly and slowly. Jethro is applying his         of the elderly in these interactions.

a.            algorithm

b.            prototype

c.             stereotype

d.            exemplar

 

 

22.          Kareem always thought athletes were not very intelligent. He was surprised to find out that Quinn, the smartest, most dedicated student in the class, is on the football team. Kareem’s initial beliefs about athletes are an example of a(n)

 

a.            defining attribute.

b.            stereotype.

c.             exemplar.

d.            analogical representation.

 

 

23.          Which of the following best describes problem solving?

a.            overcoming obstacles to get to your desired goal state

b.            selecting the best option from among a set of alternatives

c.             reasoning from general information to specific information

d.            evaluating a conclusion to see if it is valid

 

 

24.          Which of the following best describes reasoning?

a.            overcoming obstacles to get to your desired goal state

b.            selecting the best option from among a set of alternatives

c.             reasoning from general information to specific information

d.            evaluating a conclusion to see if it is valid

 

25.          Jake is choosing his major from three different alternatives: biology, Spanish, or psychology.

Jake is using

a.            problem solving.

b.            framing.

c.             decision making.

d.            insight.

 

 

26.          Your rent is due, but you are short $100. You find a way around this obstacle to meet the goal of paying the rent by offering to clean your friend’s house for $100. You now have enough money to pay your rent. To reach your goal, you have just used the thinking strategy of

a.            reasoning.

b.            decision making.

c.             problem solving.

d.            framing.

 

 

27.          Bob believes that the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl this year. To see whether you agree with Bob, you read a variety of online reviews about the Seahawks and the Broncos and compare the statistics for the teams and players. To determine whether Bob’s conclusion is valid, you are engaging in

a.            reasoning.

b.            problem solving.

c.             decision making.

d.            heuristics.

 

 

28.          Your friend loves the new restaurant in town. To see whether she is correct, you read a variety of online restaurant reviews. You are using            reasoning to determine whether this conclusion is valid.

a.            formal

b.            informal

c.             heuristic

d.            algorithmic

 

 

29.          Kevin wants to be a doctor but right now he is an English major. Kevin is trying to find out how to change majors to one that will allow him to reach his goal. Kevin is engaging in

a.            problem solving.

b.            informal reasoning.

c.             decision making.

d.            formal reasoning.

 

 

30.          Lauren is baking a cake but realizes that she is missing ingredients. She has to make a cake, so she finds a new recipe that will work with the ingredients she has. Lauren is engaging in

a.            informal reasoning.

b.            framing.

c.             problem solving.

d.            formal reasoning.

 

 

31.          According to the paradox of choice, having some choice is good, and having even more choice

a.            makes people feel more satisfied with their decision.

b.            forces people to use an algorithm to make a decision.

c.             can be frustrating and impair thinking.

d.            allows us to have insight about what we really want.

 

32.          The type of thinking that uses shortcuts to allow you to make a decision quickly, without considering all of the evidence, is called

a.            a heuristic.

b.            insight.

c.             an algorithm.

d.            framing.

 

 

33.          Using algorithms to think has the advantage of  and the disadvantage of

                .

a.            requiring minimal thinking; not always working

b.            not always working; requiring minimal thinking

c.             always working; requiring effortful thinking

d.            requiring effortful thinking; always working

 

 

34.          Using heuristics to think has the advantage of    and the disadvantage of

                .

a.            requiring minimal thinking; not always working

b.            not always working; requiring minimal thinking

c.             always working; requiring effortful thinking

d.            requiring effortful thinking; always working

 

 

35.          Gillian bought one set of tools because that brand offered a $10 rebate. The tool company influenced her decision by presenting the information about the rebates. This is a strategy known as

a.            restructuring.

b.            framing.

c.             the availability heuristic.

d.            the representativeness heuristic.

 

 

36.          James is trying to break into a safe, but he does not know the four-digit code. To find the right code, he uses a procedure that will obtain the right result if he uses it correctly. Specifically, he tries every possible set of four-digit numbers until he finds the correct one. James is using a(n)

                to find the correct code.

a.            analogy

b.            mental set

c.             heuristic

d.            algorithm

 

37.          You read a description about a woman named Tyra, who happens to be extremely beautiful and almost 6-feet tall. When asked to predict whether Tyra is a model or a science teacher, if you think of your prototype of what a model is like and what a science teacher is like, you are more likely to say that Tyra is a model. Your reasoning in this case may be faulty due to

a.            an algorithm.

b.            framing.

c.             the availability heuristic.

d.            the representativeness heuristic.

 

 

38.          Some mental shortcuts can cause errors in thinking. For example, simply because a piece of information is remembered easily, it does not mean that the best decision is based on that information. This error in thinking reflects

a.            an analogy.

b.            insight.

c.             the availability heuristic.

d.            the representativeness heuristic.

 

39.          Isaac is baking a cake by following the instructions in the recipe exactly. Isaac is using

                to make the cake, which means that his cake will turn out correctly.

 

a.            insight

b.            an algorithm

c.             a heuristic

d.            restructuring

 

 

40.          Last week, Alana saw a television show about a rare, but fatal, virus. Now, she has a runny nose and a fever and thinks she has contracted the virus. Alana's thinking is most likely based on

a.            the representativeness heuristic.

b.            using framing.

c.             the availability heuristic.

d.            an algorithm.

 

 

41.          Sam always buys one specific brand of cell phones because she believes that brand is the most reliable. Sam is using to decide what cell phone to buy, which may help her save time picking out her next cell phone.

a.            restructuring

b.            formal reasoning

c.             an algorithm

d.            a heuristic

 

 

42.          To buy cheese, Bobby goes to a large store with a big selection of cheeses. Ted goes to a much smaller store with only a few choices of cheeses. Who is more likely to buy cheese, and why?

a.            Bobby, because his store has more choices

b.            Ted, because his store has fewer choices

c.             Bobby, because he will be able to decide which is the perfect cheese for him

d.            Ted, because he can make his decision more quickly

 

43.          When a friend asks for a restaurant recommendation, you quickly remember the place you ate in last night, and suggest that restaurant to her. You most likely thought of that restaurant due to the             heuristic.

a.            framing

b.            insight

c.             representativeness

d.            availability

 

 

44.          Steve is trying to determine whether it will rain this Saturday. He quickly remembers that it has rained the past three Saturdays. If he uses this information to make his decision, he will be using the           heuristic.

a.            framing

b.            insight

c.             representativeness

d.            availability

 

 

 

45.          When you meet Joe, he tells you that he loves math and building computers and robots. You decide that Joe must be an engineering student and not a liberal arts student, even though there are more liberal arts students at your school. In making this decision, you have just used

a.            the representativeness heuristic.

b.            an algorithm.

c.             the availability heuristic.

d.            an analogy.

 

 

46.          Josie has decided that she wants to become a doctor, but she feels overwhelmed when she thinks about how many years of school it will take to become a doctor. She could manage this feeling by breaking the process into smaller pieces. If she did this, she would be using

a.            heuristic information.

b.            subgoals.

c.             framing.

d.            analogy.

 

 

47.          When solving a problem using insight, the solution is reached

a.            by achieving your subgoals.

b.            suddenly when it just pops into your head.

c.             based on how similar the problem is to other problems.

d.            by starting at the goal state and working backward.

 

 

48.          Using an analogy to help solve a problem is most likely to occur when the problem

a.            is very specific and well-defined.

b.            has many subgoals.

c.             is similar to another problem.

d.            cannot be solved by working backward.

 

49.          After struggling to solve a physics problem, you take a break for lunch. When you go back to work on the problem, the solution suddenly pops into your head. In this case you used

                to solve the problem.

a.            an analogy

b.            restructuring

c.             insight

d.            a mental set

 

 

50.          Marco wants to get an A on his exam. To do this, he divides up the material into small sections and focuses on learning a different section every day until he knows all of the material for the exam. Marco is using to achieve his goal of getting an A on his exam.

a.            subgoals

b.            working backward

 

c.             an analogy

d.            insight

 

 

51.          You get to your car and realize you have lost your keys. So you think of the last time you saw your keys and retrace your steps from that point. You are using the problem-solving technique of         to help find your keys.

a.            subgoals

b.            working backward

c.             analogy

d.            insight

 

 

52.          Josh is having trouble deciding which of two pairs of shoes to buy. Donna tells him that when she could not decide which of two sweaters to buy, she decided to buy both sweaters. Josh realizes that buying both pairs of shoes will solve his problem as well. Josh              to solve his problem.

a.            worked backward

b.            used insight

c.             overcame a mental set

d.            used an analogy

 

 

53.          Fred, a high school senior, wants to be a lawyer. To achieve this goal, Fred realizes he will have to first graduate from law school. He also knows that to go to law school, he will have to first graduate from college. So, he decides that his first step toward his goal of being a lawyer is to apply to college. To solve his problem Fred is using

a.            an analogy.

b.            working backward.

c.             insight.

d.            subgoals.

 

 

54.          When we encounter a difficult problem, thinking about the problem in a new way can help solve it. This technique is known as

a.            using a mental set.

b.            functional fixedness.

c.             restructuring.

d.            using an analogy.

 

 

55.          While moving into a new apartment, Cole needed to hold the door open but he did not have a doorstop. Cole only had his heavy potted plant available and at first could not see how this would be useful. Then he realized he could use the plant as a doorstop to hold the door open.

Cole solved this problem by

a.            overcoming functional fixedness.

b.            framing.

 

c.             restructuring.

d.            using a mental set.

 

56.          Annie needs to take her cat to the vet but she does not have a carrier. She remembers that once she took her guinea pig to the vet in a pot. But she knows the cat will not fit in a pot so she cannot use this previous strategy. Annie is having a hard time solving the problem because of

a.            poor insight.

b.            a mental set.

c.             subgoals.

d.            framing.

 

 

57.          Karl is posting signs on campus and he ran out of tape to put up the last sign. He could not figure out another way to put up the sign even though he was chewing gum and could have used the gum to put up the sign. Karl most likely does not come up with this solution because of

a.            a mental set.

b.            functional fixedness.

c.             restructuring.

d.            lack of insight.

 

58.          You are studying for your exam when the electricity goes out. In order to have enough light to read your textbook, you put your cell phone in front of the page and use the light from the screen to read the book. You were able to successfully study for your exam because you avoided

a.            restructuring the problem.

b.            functional fixedness.

c.             working backward.

d.            using analogies.

 

 

59.          Cara is a mechanic. She fixes three cars that will not start by replacing their batteries. When a fourth car is brought in and will not start, she assumes the problem is the battery. Cara’s assumption is based on

a.            functional fixedness.

b.            restructuring.

c.             a mental set.

d.            an analogy.

 

60.          When John uses his knowledge to reason, make decisions, and adapt to environmental challenges he is

a.            showing intelligence.

b.            avoiding a mental set.

c.             showing insight.

d.            avoiding functional fixedness.

 

 

61.          Our ability to learn quickly, understand complex ideas, and use knowledge to solve problems demonstrates

a.            informal reasoning.

b.            intelligence.

c.             insight.

d.            formal reasoning.

 

 

62.          If you can make decisions, solve problems, learn quickly, and adapt to changes in the environment you probably have a

a.            low level of intelligence.

b.            high level of intelligence.

c.             high level of insight.

d.            low level of insight.

 

 

63.          If you have a higher level of general intelligence, you are also likely to have better

a.            parenting skills.

b.            interpersonal relationships.

c.             physical health.

d.            emotional regulation.

 

 

64.          The idea that one single intelligence factor contributes to performance on all intellectual tasks is known as the         intelligence theory.

a.            general

b.            single

c.             fluid

d.            crystallized

 

 

65.          The main concept of general intelligence theory is that

a.            one factor underlies intelligence.

b.            there are three different types of intelligence.

c.             there are two types of intelligence.

d.            many intelligences are too general to measure accurately.

 

 

66.          Mr. O’Neil, a high school math teacher, believes that students who are good at math will also be good in English, history, and music. Mr. O’Neil’s belief most closely resembles the

                intelligence theory.

a.            triarchic

b.            general

c.             multiple

d.            emotional

 

 

67.          Mary does well in both math and science. According to general intelligence theory, Mary’s performance in literature and history should be how she does in math and science.

a.            worse than

b.            completely unrelated to

c.             as good as

d.            much better than

 

68.          A man is skiing skillfully down a mountain. This man would most likely score high on bodily- kinesthetic intelligence according to the       theory.

a.            general intelligence

b.            triarchic

c.             emotional intelligence

d.            multiple intelligences

 

 

69.          Bridget just took an intelligence test. The results showed that Bridget has very high musical intelligence. The test Bridget took was probably based on the

a.            triarchic theory.

b.            theory of emotional intelligences.

c.             theory of general intelligence.

d.            theory of multiple intelligences.

 

 

70.          Marilyn is very skilled at crossword puzzles, in part because she has a lot of knowledge about crosswords that she acquired through experience. Her knowledge of crossword puzzle words reflects           intelligence.

a.            fluid

b.            crystallized

c.             creative

d.            spatial

 

 

71.          According to the theory of multiple intelligences, the famous authors Mark Twain and Dr. Seuss most likely possessed high intelligence.

a.            musical

b.            spatial

c.             intrapersonal

d.            linguistic

 

 

72.          Terry is making a multilayer wedding cake. While trying to make sure it does not collapse, he remembered a bridge he saw that had an interesting support system. He applies that support system to the cake structure to make sure it does not collapse. Terry  to solve his problem.

 

a.            worked backward

b.            used an analogy

c.             used insight

d.            created subgoals

 

 

73.          Although many successful musicians may not have “book smarts,” they certainly have the “street smarts” needed to succeed in the music industry. The theory of intelligence that best accounts for this observation about “book smarts” and “street smarts” in musicians is the

                theory.

a.            triarchic

b.            general intelligence

c.             emotional intelligence

d.            crystallized intelligence

 

 

74.          Dr. Green is a respected psychotherapist. All of his clients appreciate his patience, understanding, and empathic manner. Based on this, Dr. Green appears to have very high

                intelligence.

a.            linguistic

b.            emotional

c.             practical

d.            general

 

 

75.          Joel is fantastic at solving logic problems but has a terrible vocabulary and cannot find most countries on a map. Joel would most likely be considered          in fluid intelligence and in crystallized intelligence.

a.            high; high

b.            low; low

c.             high; low

d.            low; high

 

 

76.          Sue is a great math student. According to multiple intelligences theory, Sue’s linguistic ability should be her math ability.

a.            greater than

b.            less than

c.             equal to

d.            unrelated to

 

 

77.          Alina often has trouble understanding her own feelings and has difficulty recognizing when her friends are expressing their feelings. Alina probably has low               intelligence.

a.            fluid

b.            practical

c.             emotional

 

d.            kinesthetic

 

 

78.          Monica is very good at algebra and chemistry. However, she is not very good at writing short stories. According to the triarchic theory of intelligence, Monica most likely has high

                intelligence and low        intelligence.

a.            logical; linguistic

b.            analytic; linguistic

c.             logical; creative

d.            analytic; creative

 

 

79.          Cory performs well at the word game Scrabble because he is good at solving problems and rearranging letters quickly to form many words. These skills reveal his             intelligence.

a.            fluid

b.            crystallized

c.             practical

d.            interpersonal

 

80.          Which of the following would be an example of crystallized intelligence?

a.            Maggie is able to solve unfamiliar math problems.

b.            Aaron can compose a beautiful piano piece in 1 week.

c.             Jordan can easily recite the entire dictionary.

d.            Miguel can think quickly in complicated situations.

 

 

81.          Margo is very good at learning to do new things quickly and flexibly. Margo is most likely considered to be                in            intelligence.

a.            high; fluid

b.            low; analytical

c.             high; crystallized

d.            low; practical

 

82.          Peter is a 4-year-old who can already read and has the vocabulary of a 10-year-old. His parents also love to read, so his house is filled with books. What is the most reasonable conclusion about the source of Peter’s high intelligence?

a.            He inherited genes for high intelligence from his parents.

b.            His parents provided the stimulating environment needed to develop his intelligence.

c.             His intelligence resulted from an interaction of both genes and environment.

d.            Neither genes nor the environment are the cause of his high intelligence.

 

 

83.          Which of the following questions best summarizes the current approach to the role of nature and nurture in intelligence?

a.            Is intelligence primarily determined by genetics?

 

b.            Is intelligence primarily determined by the environment?

c.             What factors other than nature and nurture influence intelligence?

d.            How does each factor, genes and the environment, contribute to intelligence?

 

 

84.          Which finding is the best evidence that genetics plays an important role in determining intelligence?

a.            Identical twins raised apart have more similar IQs than siblings raised together.

b.            Adopted children have IQs that are similar to their nonbiological siblings.

c.             Siblings raised together have more similar IQs than siblings raised apart.

d.            Identical twins raised together have more similar IQs than identical twins raised apart.

 

85.          The SAT is a psychometric test, which means that it is

a.            an intelligence test that gives an IQ score based on a person’s performance.

b.            an achievement test that reveals what knowledge and skills a person has.

c.             definitely valid but may not be reliable.

d.            a standardized test that is administered the same way for all students and scored objectively.

 

 

86.          Seven-year-old Zoe is baking cookies for the first time. She does not know what a tablespoon is, so every time the recipe says to use a tablespoon, she uses a teaspoon instead. Zoe’s system of measurement has          and                .

a.            low validity; low reliability

b.            high validity; low reliability

c.             high validity; high reliability

d.            low validity; high reliability

 

 

87.          Every morning, my bathroom scale tells me that I weigh 120 pounds. However, when I go to the doctor, their very accurate professional scale says I weigh 130 pounds. My bathroom scale has             and        .

a.            high reliability; low validity

b.            low reliability; low validity

c.             high reliability; high validity

d.            low reliability; high validity

 

 

88.          Stella takes an Advanced Placement English Literature test, which is designed to assess what knowledge and skills she has learned in that subject. Stella is taking a(n)                test.

a.            content

b.            performance

c.             aptitude

d.            achievement

 

 

89.          An intelligence test that includes a verbal scale and a performance scale is the

a.            Binet-Simon Scale.

b.            Stanford-Binet test.

c.             Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale.

d.            ACT test.

 

 

90.          Jane is taking the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales (WAIS). Afterward, Jane says that she liked creating stories from different pictures and recreating patterns with blocks. It appears that Jane enjoyed the      scales of the test.

a.            performance

b.            verbal

c.             fluid

d.            crystallized

 

91.          The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) measures logical thinking ability and predicts students’ success in law school. Based on this you know that the LSAT is a(n)        test.

a.            aptitude

b.            general intelligence

c.             achievement

d.            standardized

 

 

92.          The final exam for your psychology class is a(n)  test.

a.            aptitude

b.            achievement

c.             general intelligence

d.            standardized

 

 

93.          Demi is a 10-year-old with a mental age of 12. Demi’s intelligence quotient (IQ) is

a.            100.

b.   120.

c.             110.

d. 83.

 

 

94.          Kelly, a 30-year-old, took a modern IQ test and got an IQ  score of 90. Based on this information, we can assume that Kelly

a.            has a mental age of 30.

b.            scored slightly below average on the test.

c.             scored slightly above average on the test.

d.            can be classified as gifted.

 

 

95.          Corbin, who is 10 years old, took a test that shows he has a mental age of 15. What can be concluded from this information?

a.            Corbin is less intelligent than other 10-year-olds.

b.            Corbin is of average intelligence for his age.

c.             Corbin is more intelligent than other 10-year-olds.

d.            Corbin is more intelligent than 15-year-olds.

 

 

96.          Typically, scores on intelligence tests are closely related to           memory.

a.            sensory

b.            semantic

c.             working

d.            episodic

 

 

97.          Shara is participating in a psychology study in which she has to press a button as fast as possible whenever she sees a circle on the computer screen. This study is measuring

                reaction time.

a.            choice

b.            simple

c.             complex

d.            basic

 

 

98.          Oberlin is participating in a psychology study in which he has to press a red button whenever he sees a circle on the computer screen and a green button whenever he sees a square. This study is measuring             reaction time.

a.            choice

b.            complex

c.             basic

d.            simple

 

 

99.          The type of reaction time task that is most strongly related to intelligence test scores is the

                reaction time task.

a.            complex

b.            simple

c.             choice

d.            basic

 

 

100.        Joe has an incredible ability to memorize whatever he reads in a book, and also can recite all the cities in the United States alphabetically. However, he has difficulty doing simple tasks like taking the bus. Joe most likely

a.            performs well on choice reaction time tests.

b.            has a high IQ.

c.             is a savant.

 

d.            performs well on simple reaction time tests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.        Which of the following is NOT a consequence of stereotype threat?

a.            It causes distraction and anxiety.

b.            It reduces the short-term memory capacity.

c.             It undermines confidence and motivation.

d.            It disorganizes information in long-term memory.

 

 

102.        Before taking her calculus final, Heather reads a story about how men and women have equal abilities in math. As a result, Heather is       likely to do well on her exam because of

                .

a.            more; positive role models

b.            more; reduced stereotype threat

c.             less; positive role models

d.            less; reduced stereotype threat

 

 

103.        Right before her geometry exam, Julie heard a story about how women have trouble in geometry because it requires spatial manipulation. Even though she was prepared for the test, she did not do as well as she would have done had she not heard that story. Based on this, you know that Julie’s performance was most likely impaired by

a.            having a low IQ.

b.            stereotype threat.

c.             poor reliability of the test.

d.            poor validity of the test.

 

104.        Larry wants to see whether he can influence his students’ test scores. When he gives his students their English test, he says “Tall students tend to perform worse than short students on this test.” Indeed, the tall students do get lower scores on the test. These results provide support for the existence of

a.            crystallized intelligence.

b.            stereotype threat.

c.             fluid intelligence.

d.            test validity.