The Flynn Effect is the finding that:

Intelligence seems to increase with every generation.

Everyone would agree that intelligence tests are “biased” in the sense that

test performance is influenced by cultural experiences.

Ability 2 learn a new computer software program is 2 __ as knowledge of state capitals is 2 __.

fluid intelligence; crystallized intelligence

A test is reliable if it

yields dependably consistent scores.

Down Syndrome is normally caused by:

An extra chromosome in the person’s genetic makeup.

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Unit 5b Intelligence Review

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1
The Flynn Effect is the finding that:
Linguistic skills decline with age.
Intelligence seems to increase with every generation.
Television has decreased intellectual performance.
The more times people take a test, the better they score.
2
Approximately what percent of WAIS scores fall between 70 and 130?
70
95
10
30
3
Spearman referred to the general capacity that may underlie a persons specific mental abilities
heritability
IQ
the g factor
factor analysis
4
__ reinforces the generally accepted idea that intelligence is made up of more than one quality
adaptive skills
mental retardation
savant syndrome
Charles Speaman’s theory of “g”
5
Juan takes a test in the army designed to determine whether he will make a good pilot. This is
a standardized test
An intelligence test
An aptitude test
An achievement test
6
Everyone would agree that intelligence tests are “biased” in the sense that
the reliability of intelligence tests is close to zero.
numerical scores of intelligence dehumanize individuals.
the heritability of intelligence is very high.
test performance is influenced by cultural experiences.
7
The written exam for a driver's license would most likely be considered a(n)
interest inventory
intelligence test
achievement test
aptitude test
8
The bell-shaped distribution of intelligence scores in the general population is called a:
Normal distribution
Average curve
G distribution
Bimodal distribution
9
Which of the following is not one of Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences?
practical
spatial
musical
interpersonal
10
Ability 2 learn a new computer software program is 2 __ as knowledge of state capitals is 2 __.
concrete operations; formal operations
fluid intelligence; crystallized intelligence
crystallized intelligence; fluid intelligence
formal operations; concrete operations
11
A test is reliable if it
measures what it claims to measure.
produces a normal distribution of scores.
yields dependably consistent scores.
samples the behavior that is being assessed.
12
Who is credited with starting the eugenics movement?
Galton
Spearman
Binet
Freud
13
The widespread improvement in intelligence test performance during the past century is called
the Flynn effect.
standardization
stereotype threat.
the normal curve
14
Down Syndrome is normally caused by:
Prenatal exposure to alcohol.
An extra chromosome in the person’s genetic makeup.
A missing chromosome in the person’s genetic makeup.
Prenatal exposure to an addictive drug.

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