As we grow older, our accumulated knowledge of the world increases. In other words as we age, our
___________ intelligence increases.
1. crystallized
2. specific intelligence
3. fluid
An IQ score is equal to ____________ divided by ________________ and multiplied by 100.
1. mental age; chronological age
2. chronological age; mental age
The _____________ is an adult intelligence scale that yields scores on four domains, including verbal,
perceptual, working memory, and processing speed.
1. WAIS-IV
2. WPPSI-III
3. Stanford-Binet
In general, as a score moves further away from the mean, there will be ___________ number of
frequencies of observation for that score.
1. fewer
2. a greater
3. no change in
Approximately 68% of all scores will fall within one _________________ of the average intelligence
score.
1. standard deviation
2. distribution
3. frequency
Gardner would argue that a professional dancer likely had high levels of ________________ intelligence.
1. naturalistic
2. spatial
3. kinesthetic
4. musical
People who are more creative tend to work on projects that have _____________ for them.
1. no risks involved
2. intrinsic interest
3. earning potential
4. practical implications
Gardner’s idea of ________________ reflects the concept of emotional intelligence.
1. linguistic intelligence
2. kinesthetic intelligence
3. interpersonal intelligence
_________________ is the part of emotional intelligence that is most related to cognitive intelligence.
1. Emotion recognition
2. Emotion assessment
3. Emotion regulation
Those who espouse an entity theory of intelligence tend to _____________ academic challenges.
1. avoid
2. seek out
3. manufacture
Someone who accepts an entity theory of intelligence would expect the intelligence scores of young
children to _______________ as they age.
1. decrease
2. increase
3. stay the same
A student who responds to a failing grade with a renewed commitment to studying her notes indicates that
she holds a(n) _____________ theory of intelligence.
1. triarchic
2. entity
3. incremental
According to Flynn’s research, poor, less modernized countries experience a three point decrease in the
average IQ every decade. TRUE or FALSE?
1. False
2. True
Women may be less likely to fall on the extreme low end of IQ score distributions because _________
plays a protective role against biological factors that affect intellectual functioning.
1. Y chromosome
2. testosterone
3. estrogen
After conducting an extensive review of IQ research, the APA task force concluded that racial and ethnic
differences in IQ are _________________________.
1. not well explained
2. due to genetic differences and relatively unchangeable
3. due to biased tests and testing procedures
Stereotype threat can affect individuals with advantaged social status as well as individuals with a
minority status. TRUE or FALSE?
1. False
2. True
