what is intelligence?

the ability to learn from experience

what did Howard Gardner believe?

there are 8 different intelligences

what is a stereotype threat

belief you will do poorly than you do

what does the Flynn Effect describe

the consistent rise in average IQ scores over the 20th century

what does the term "gifted" typically refer to

someone with significantly higher than average IQ (135+)

what is the goal of a culture-fair intelligence test

measure intelligence without cultural bias

what was Charles Spearman's contribution to the study of intelligence

he thought intelligence is a single general ability "g factor"

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1
brain size is not correlated with intelligence
True
False
2
what is intelligence?
the ability to learn from experience
skill of learning multiple languages fluently
the ability to solve complex math questions
ability to memorize large amounts of information
3
which is an example of reliability in testing
your driving test
SAT scores
your final exam in math
your final exam in history
4
there is only one type of Wechsler Adult intelligence scale (WAIS)
True
False
5
what did Howard Gardner believe?
there are 8 different intelligences
there are 12 different intelligences
there is 1 intelligence
there are only 5 different intelligences
6
fixed mindset is the belief that intelligence is changeable
True
False
7
what is a stereotype threat
a motivational boost experienced when defying stereotypes
belief you will do poorly than you do
the tendency to stereotype others based on a group association
8
what does the Flynn Effect describe
the impact of genetics on intelligence across generations
the decline in IQ scores due to environmental pollution
the difference in intelligence between children and adults
the consistent rise in average IQ scores over the 20th century
9
on the WAIS normal bell curve the midpoint for IQ is 100
True
False
10
the Stanford-Binet test was the first American IQ test
True
False
11
what does the term "gifted" typically refer to
a person who has mastered multiple languages
an individual with exceptional artistic talent
a person who excels in physical activites
someone with significantly higher than average IQ (135+)
12
fluid intelligence increases with age
False
True
13
what is the goal of a culture-fair intelligence test
to test memorization of historical facts
to assess knowledge of specific cultural traditions
evaluate language
measure intelligence without cultural bias
14
what was Charles Spearman's contribution to the study of intelligence
he thought that intelligence consists of multiple independent intelligences
he thought intelligence is a single general ability "g factor"
he believed emotional intelligence is the key component in intelligence
15
savant syndrome is when a person with a limited mental ability is exceptional at a specific skill
True
False

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