Question 1

Dolphins, according to TV and movies, are very intelligent and have strong language abilities. They might even be able to talk! However, which statement is true from the research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dolphins have been shown to be able to master semantics.
B)   Dolphins have the language abilities of a 3-year-old child.
C)   Dolphin communication with parrots has been firmly established.
D)   Dolphins have not been shown to have the ability to master human syntax.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

When you took your college entrance exam, students across the country took the same test at the same time with the same instructions. What characteristic of a good psychological test do these similarities reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)   reliability
B)   standardization
C)   validity
D)   normsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

On Monday, Sal took a test developed to measure levels of sensation seeking and obtained a score of 13; he took the same test one week later and obtained the same score. Based on this information, you can most accurately conclude that the test is likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   standardized.
B)   reliable.
C)   valid.
D)   normed.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

What is a "twin study"?

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A "twin study" is a research design used...

Question 5

What is the IQ formula first constructed by William Stern, and what does each term in the formula mean?

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The IQ formula first constructed by Will...

Question 6

Pragmatics are defined as the________.

Accepted Answer

A)   practical aspects of communicating with others, or the social "niceties" of language
B)   system of rules that governs how we combine words to form grammatical sentences
C)   language rules that determine how sounds and words can be combined and used to communicate meaning within a language
D)   language rules used to solve problems between peopleE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The sentences "The dog bit the boy" and "The boy was bit by the dog" have the same meaning, but differ in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   syntax
B)   pragmatics
C)   semantics
D)   morphologyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Give an example of a heuristic.

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A heuristic is a practical approach to p...

Question 9

When a problem is seen as having only one answer, with all lines of thinking leading to that answer, this is known as divergent thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Robert Sternberg, ________ is best described as "street smarts," or the ability to use information to get along in life. People who have it know how to be tactful, how to manipulate situations to their advantage, and how to use inside information to increase their odds of success.

Accepted Answer

A)   analytical
B)   creative
C)   practical
D)   naturalisticE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Language is based on basic sound units called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   phonemes
B)   morphemes
C)   semantics
D)   registersE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The ability to learn from one's experiences, acquire knowledge, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges or problems is the psychologist's working definition of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   divergent problem solving
B)   creative thinking
C)   heuristic usage
D)   intelligenceE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Fragile X, Down syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome are all forms of mental retardation or developmental delay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You are learning Russian in preparation for a trip next summer. Although you are doing a good job recognizing the written signs you need to know, you are having trouble with the sounds of the Russian language. Which of the following aspects of language is giving you trouble?

Accepted Answer

A)   syntax
B)   phonemes
C)   morphemes
D)   audiogramsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

To which of the following does the Flynn effect refer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intelligence scores are steadily increasing in modernized countries.
B)   Intelligence scores are decreasing due to an overreliance on technology.
C)   Intelligence scores are relatively stable in contrast to improvement in our educational system.
D)   Intelligence scores are meaningless and should be abandoned.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What score indicates how one individual compares to others on an intelligence test?

Accepted Answer

A)   intelligence quotient
B)   deviation
C)   intelligence component
D)   mental estimateE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Binet and Simon considered children relatively slow if their mental age ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   equals their chronological age
B)   is lower than their chronological age
C)   is higher than their chronological age
D)   does not equal their chronological ageE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The concept of the confirmation bias specifically assumes that we are most likely to believe ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the scientific method as true
B)   information that agrees with our thinking
C)   information that refutes our thinking
D)   logical thinkingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

A 10-year-old child who scored like an average 8-year-old on an intelligence test would have an IQ of 80.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What did Terman's groundbreaking study of gifted children accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A)   It put to rest the myths that existed about genius in the early part of the twentieth century.
B)   It proved that gifted children and adults are more prone to mental illnesses or odd behavior than other groups.
C)   It demonstrated that they also have more than their share of failures.
D)   It demonstrated that genius is the only factor that influences real success in life.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 7: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Binet and Simon considered children relatively slow if their mental age ________.

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What is the IQ formula first constructed by William Stern, and what does each term in the formula mean?

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Pragmatics are defined as the________.

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Dolphins, according to TV and movies, are very intelligent and have strong language abilities. They might even be able to talk! However, which statement is true from the research?

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According to Robert Sternberg, ________ is best described as "street smarts," or the ability to use information to get along in life. People who have it know how to be tactful, how to manipulate situations to their advantage, and how to use inside information to increase their odds of success.

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To which of the following does the Flynn effect refer?

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When you took your college entrance exam, students across the country took the same test at the same time with the same instructions. What characteristic of a good psychological test do these similarities reflect?

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When a problem is seen as having only one answer, with all lines of thinking leading to that answer, this is known as divergent thinking.

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The concept of the confirmation bias specifically assumes that we are most likely to believe ________.

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The sentences "The dog bit the boy" and "The boy was bit by the dog" have the same meaning, but differ in ________.

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A 10-year-old child who scored like an average 8-year-old on an intelligence test would have an IQ of 80.

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Language is based on basic sound units called ______.

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You are learning Russian in preparation for a trip next summer. Although you are doing a good job recognizing the written signs you need to know, you are having trouble with the sounds of the Russian language. Which of the following aspects of language is giving you trouble?

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What is a "twin study"?

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Fragile X, Down syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome are all forms of mental retardation or developmental delay.

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The ability to learn from one's experiences, acquire knowledge, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges or problems is the psychologist's working definition of ________.

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Give an example of a heuristic.

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On Monday, Sal took a test developed to measure levels of sensation seeking and obtained a score of 13; he took the same test one week later and obtained the same score. Based on this information, you can most accurately conclude that the test is likely to be:

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What did Terman's groundbreaking study of gifted children accomplish?

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What score indicates how one individual compares to others on an intelligence test?

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