Intelligence - Exam #2

Question 1

What is Intelligence?

Answer 1

Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to and learn from life’s experiences; along with the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, learn from experience, and the ability to transfer those abilities to new and novel situations to better adapt to current environmental pressures

Question 2

What are the three major Intelligence theories?

Answer 2

IQ/g, Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory, and Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences’ theory

Question 3

How do we compute IQ?

Answer 3

Mental age/Chronological age multiplied by 100 (MA/CA*100 = IQ)

Question 4

What is a person’s mental age?

Answer 4

An individual’s level of mental development relative to others

Question 5

What is IQ?

Answer 5

A score designed to measure intelligence

Question 6

What does IQ stand for?

Answer 6

Intelligence Quotient

Question 7

What kind of distribution does IQ follow?

Answer 7

A Normal Distribution

Question 8

Who created the original intelligence test? Why?

Answer 8

Alfred Binet; to determine which children would benefit from France’s current schools (to reduce crowding by making special schools for those who don’t)

Question 9

What are the two most used intelligence tests used today?

Answer 9

The Stanford-Binet test and the Weschler Scales

Question 10

Who created IQ? What did this build upon?

Answer 10

William Stern built upon Binet’s idea of Mental Age

Question 11

What age range are the Stanford-Binet tests given to? What are some of the components of it?

Answer 11

2 through adult, it tests both verbal and nonverbal, as well as five aspects of cognitive ability

Question 12

What are the five aspects of cognitive ability that the fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet tests look for?

Answer 12

Fluid reasoning, knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual-spatial reasoning, and working memory

Question 13

What is Fluid Reasoning?

Answer 13

Abstract thinking

Question 14

What is Knowledge?

Answer 14

Conceptual information

Question 15

What is Quantitative Reasoning?

Answer 15

Math skills

Question 16

What is Visual-Spatial Reasoning?

Answer 16

Understanding visual forms and spatial layouts

Question 17

What is working memory? (When tested for in the Stanford-Binet Intelligence test)

Answer 17

Recall of new information

Question 18

What does the Stanford-Binet test show?

Answer 18

Broad overall intelligence

Question 19

What does the Wechsler Scales test show? What does this show?

Answer 19

An overall IQ score and scores on subtests (such as the Verbal Comprehension Index, the Working Memory Index, and the Processing Speed Index) – This shows the examiner where the child is strong or weak

Question 20

How many subtests are in the Weschler Test/Scale? What broad kinds are there?

Answer 20

16! Nonverbal and Verbal!

Question 21

What are the two types of IQ tests?

Answer 21

Individual and Group Intelligence tests

Question 22

What are the pros and cons of a Group Intelligence Test?

Answer 22

It’s more economical and convenient, but an examiner cannot establish rapport or determine the student’s level of anxiety in a large group setting

Question 23

What are some Individual IQ tests?

Answer 23

Stanford-Binet and the Weschler Scales

Question 24

What are some Group IQ tests?

Answer 24

The Lorge-Thorndike Intelligence Tests and the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT)

Question 25

What are the three Wechsler Intelligence Scales?

Answer 25

WPPSI-III, WISC-IV, and WAIS-III

Question 26

What age group is the WPPSI made for? What Intelligence test is this a part of?

Answer 26

Preschool and primary--4 to 6 years old; this is part of the Weschler Scale

Question 27

What age group is the WISC made for? What Intelligence test is this a part of?

Answer 27

Children--6 to 16 years old; this is part of the Weschler Scale

Question 28

What age group is the WAIS made for? What Intelligence test is this a part of?

Answer 28

Adults; this is part of the Weschler Scale

Question 29

What is IQ useful for predicting?

Answer 29

Academic Success and in a way job success (though EQ is very helpful for this)

Question 30

What are the two theories that deal with multiple intelligences?

Answer 30

Sternberg's Triarchic Theory and Gardener's Multiple Intelligences

Question 31

What are the three areas of the Sternberg Triarchic Theory?

Answer 31

Analytical, creative, and practical

Question 32

How might someone with a high Analytical Intelligence look like in a school setting?

Answer 32

They will do well in classes and be a fairly good student

Question 33

How might someone with a high Creative Intelligence look like in a school setting?

Answer 33

They may not score well on exams, but could give insightful answers

Question 34

How might someone with a high Practical Intelligence look like in a school setting?

Answer 34

They may not score well on exams, but could do well with real-life problems

Question 35

What are the Multiple Intelligences (MIs) of Gardener's Multiple Intelligences

Answer 35

Verbal, mathematical, Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical, Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Naturalist

Question 36

What is the Verbal Intelligence from Gardener's model? What are some examples of people that use this well?

Answer 36

The ability to think in words and to use language to express meaning (Authors, journalists, and speakers)

Question 37

What is the Mathematical Intelligence from Gardener's model? What are some examples of people that use this well?

Answer 37

The ability to carry out mathematical operations (Scientists, engineers, and accountants)

Question 38

What is the Spatial Intelligence from Gardener's model? What are some examples of people that use this well?

Answer 38

The ability to think three-dimensionally (architects, artists, and sailors)

Question 39

What is the Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence from Gardener's model? What are some examples of people that use this well?

Answer 39

The ability to manipulate objects and be physically adept (surgeons, craftspeople, dancers, and athletes)

Question 40

What is the Musical Intelligence from Gardener's model? What are some examples of people that use this well?

Answer 40

A sensitivity to pitch, melody, rhythm, and tone (composers, musicians, and music therapists)

Question 41

What is the Intrapersonal Intelligence from Gardener's model? What are some examples of people that use this well?

Answer 41

The ability to understand oneself and effectively direct one's life (theologians and psychologists)

Question 42

What is the Interpersonal Intelligence from Gardener's model? What are some examples of people that use this well?

Answer 42

The ability to understand and effectively interact with others (teachers and mental health professionals)

Question 43

What is the Naturalist Intelligence from Gardener's model? What are some examples of people that use this well?

Answer 43

The ability to observe patterns in nature and understand natural and human-made systems (farmers, botanists, ecologists, and landscapers)

Question 44

What is Emotional Intelligence(EQ)?

Answer 44

The ability to perceive and express emotion accurately and adaptively, understanding emotion and emotional knowledge, using emotion to facilitate thought (boundaries and think new things), and to manage emotions in oneself and others(knowing how and when to adjusts emotions to those around them)

Question 45

What is Within-Class Ability grouping?

Answer 45

Placing students in two or three groups within a class according to their ability or achievement

Question 46

What are the pros of Between-Class Ability Grouping and Tracking?

Answer 46

Narrows class skill range and Prevents "less able"/behind students from holding back more talented/ahead students

Question 47

What are the cons of Between-Class Ability Grouping and Tracking?

Answer 47

It stigmatizes students on the lower/behind track, the lower tracks may have less experienced teachers, fewer resources, and lower expectations, and it segregates students by SES and ethnicity

Question 48

What is a Nongrades/Cross-age program?

Answer 48

A variation of between-class ability grouping where students are grouped by their ability in particular subjects, regardless of their age or grade level

Question 49

What is homogenous group tracking?

Answer 49

Grouping students by similar abilities or achievements

Question 50

What is heterogenous group tracking?

Answer 50

Grouping students of a wide range of abilities are placed/grouped together

Question 51

What did Rosenthal & Jacobson (1966) expectancy effects study find?

Answer 51

Teachers who thought that students were about to "bloom" were more likely to smile and engage with those students and gave them more eye contact (making children more likely to engage) and favorable reactions (to student's comments)

Question 52

Is the Rosenthal & Jacobson (1966) expectancy effects study valid across culture and gender?

Answer 52

Yes!

Question 53

What is a way to memorize the Big Five Personality Traits?

Answer 53

OCEAN

Question 54

What are the Big Five Personality Traits?

Answer 54

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism

Question 55

What are some of the things that go into the Big Five Personality Trait of Openness?

Answer 55

Imaginative or practical, Interested in variety or routine, Independent or conforming?

Question 56

What are some of the things that go into the Big Five Personality Trait of Conscientious?

Answer 56

Organized or disorganized, Careful or careless, Disciplined or impulsive?

Question 57

What are some of the things that go into the Big Five Personality Trait of Extraversion?

Answer 57

Sociable or retiring, Fun-loving or somber, Affectionate or reserved?

Question 58

What are some of the things that go into the Big Five Personality Trait of Agreeableness?

Answer 58

Softhearted or ruthless, trusting or suspicious, helpful or uncooperative?

Question 59

What are some of the things that go into the Big Five Personality Trait of Neuroticism?

Answer 59

Calm or anxious, Secure or insecure, self-satisfied or self-pitying?

Question 60

What is the best of the Big Five Personality Traits for academic success?

Answer 60

Consciences