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PSY124 Week 10 quiz
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1
Which of the following statements about education and intelligence is true?
People with lower intelligence stay in education longer
Education has no effect on intelligence
Higher education is associated with greater brain connectivity
Education decreases brain connectivity
2
An IQ less than 20 is associated with which level of intellectual disability?
Moderate
Mild
Profound
Severe
3
Is there a correlation between brain size and intelligence?
A strong correlation
A slight correlation
An inverse correlation
No correlation
4
What IQ range is considered a mild intellectual disability according to the DSM?
50-70
35-49
20-34
Below 20
5
The WAIS is designed for which age group?
6-16 years
90+ years
16-89 years
2-6 years
6
What is the "Reaction Range" concept?
The difference in IQ between siblings
The average IQ across different countries
A fixed range of IQ for all individuals
The potential range of IQ that can be realized depending on the environment
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According tothe DSM-V-TR, which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of Intellectual Developmental Disorder
Concurrent impairment of adaptive functioning
Onset of deficits during adulthood
Deficits in general mental abilities
May be due to genetic, biological, or environmental origins
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Which is an example of a genetic origin for Intellectual Developmental Disorder?
Lead poisoning
Down Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Traumatic brain injury
9
Which index of the WAIS measures verbal abilities requiring reasoning, comprehension, and conceptualization?
Working Memory Index
Perceptual Reasoning Index
Verbal Comprehension Index
Processing Speed Index
10
What does a score between 85 and 115 on the WAIS-IV indicate?
Average intelligence
Above average intelligence
Below average intelligence
Superior intelligence
11
Creativity is often measured through which type of thinking?
Divergent thinking
Verbal reasoning
Concrete thinking
Emotional thinking
12
Why is reaction time not a practical physiological index of I.Q.?
It does not accurately represent intelligence
It is not related to sensory processing
It is always the same across individuals
It is a perfect predictor of intelligence
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The WAIS-IV was standardized using data from how many adults?
4,500
1,200
2,200
3,000
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What did Goddard conclude about immigrants based on intelligence tests?
They needed to be deported due to low intelligence
They were equal to the native population in intelligence
They were highly intelligent
They showed great potential
15
Which of the following is true about IQ test predictions?
They predict creativity accurately
They focus mainly on physical abilities
They are good predictors of future school performance
They are always accurate in measuring practical intelligence
16
Which of the following factors can affect a child's intellectual development?
Good nutrition
Maternal mental illness
Encouraging exploration
All of these
17
Why are IQ tests sometimes misused?
They are difficult to interpret
They are based on a strong theoretical foundation
They require special guidelines for access and use
They accurately predict all aspects of intelligence
18
What is a potential outcome of a lower socioeconomic status (SES) upbringing?
Failure to develop full intellectual potential
Increased brain size
Improved access to education
Higher intellectual potential
19
Which of the following is a criticism of IQ tests?
They are focused on emotional intelligence
They ignore creativity and working memory
They have a strong theoretical basis
They include cultural diversity considerations
20
What is heritability in the context of intelligence?
The percentage of variability in intelligence due to genetics
The measure of creativity
The degree to which intelligence is influenced by environment
The ability to learn new things
21
What is the relationship between intelligence and reaction time according to recent studies?
An inverse relationship
A modest relationship
No relationship
A strong relationship
22
Which of the following pairs had the highest mean correlation of I.Q. in the summary of family studies?
Biological parent and child, lived apart
Siblings, reared together
Identical twins, reared together
Adoptive siblings, live together
23
Which test is designed for children based on the WAIS?
WAIS-R
WPPSI
WISC
Stanford-Binet
24
Which of the following is a positive predictor of children's performance on IQ tests?
Poor nutrition
Enriched home environment
Minority status
Maternal mental illness
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What was one of the worst abuses of intelligence testing?
The eugenics movement
Administering tests to children
Using tests to promote education
Ignoring verbal skills
