Question 1

Describe the phenomenon known as the Flynn effect. Give a detailed explanation of why you believe this phenomenon has occurred. Are there any alternative explanations? Why or why not?

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The Flynn effect is a consistent rise in...

Question 2

Which skill is NOT necessary for writing?

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A)   accurate spelling
B)   use of correct punctuation
C)   providing necessary background information
D)   visually based retrievalE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Martin is majoring in political science. He probably has a high level of _____ intelligence.

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A)   naturalistic
B)   bodily-kinesthetic
C)   intrapersonal
D)   interpersonalE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Nursery rhymes are particularly good at fostering which pre-reading skill?

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A)   comprehension monitoring
B)   phonemic awareness
C)   understanding multiple perspectives
D)   learning that words have spaces between themE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Sternberg's theory of intelligence proposes that intelligence:

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A)   includes varied intelligences, from linguistic and spatial to interpersonal and intrapersonal.
B)   involves the ability to achieve success in life.
C)   is composed of only a single, general intelligence.
D)   is immutable.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

What is an IQ? Describe how IQ scores are computed. Why are IQ scores calculated in this manner? What is the advantage to this method of computation?

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IQ is an abbreviation for intelligence q...

Question 7

The WISC-V is MOST consistent with which notion of intelligence?

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A)   intelligence as a single entity
B)   intelligence as a few basic abilities
C)   intelligence as numerous processes
D)   the three-stratum theory of intelligenceE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Studies using Sameroff's environmental risk scale have demonstrated that:

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A)   the fewer risks in a child's environment, the lower the child's IQ score tends to be.
B)   mothers' high school completion status has no impact on children's IQ score.
C)   environmental risks have long-term effects on children's intellectual development.
D)   there is more stability in children's IQ scores than in their environments.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which piece of evidence does NOT support the existence of g?

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A)   Some tests of intelligence increase steadily with age, whereas others do not.
B)   Overall scores on intelligence tests correlate positively with achievement test scores.
C)   Intelligence tests correlate with people's knowledge of subjects they have not studied in school.
D)   Children who do well on one intellectual task tend to do well on other intellectual tasks.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which strategy appears to be the BEST way to help the reading of dyslexic children?

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A)   deemphasizing letter-sound relations
B)   emphasizing visually based retrieval
C)   providing extra practice in letter‒sound connections
D)   generating alternative pronunciations of vowels when sounding out does not workE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Visually based retrieval is a method used to:

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A)   identify words.
B)   decode words.
C)   match letters to their sounds.
D)   solve a problem.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which word is a child LEAST likely to use phonological recoding to read?

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A)   the
B)   kind
C)   yellow
D)   planetE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Binet postulated that intelligence:

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A)   consists of factual knowledge about the world.
B)   develops with age, and thus there are few differences among same-age individuals.
C)   is composed of high-level abilities.
D)   is not associated with everyday matters, such as school performance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Who developed the multiple intelligences theory?

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A)   Binet
B)   Sameroff
C)   Simon
D)   GardnerE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which factor is NOT a plausible explanation for the Flynn effect?

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A)   increased societal emphasis on abstract problem solving
B)   increased exposure to new technologies
C)   improvements in the lives of low-income families
D)   deterioration in educational opportunities for middle-class familiesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Crystallized intelligence refers to:

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A)   the ability to think and learn on all intellectual tasks.
B)   factual knowledge about the world.
C)   the ability to think on the spot.
D)   individuals' memory span.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

_____ is a negative emotional state that leads to fear and avoidance of math.

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A)   Mathematics anxiety
B)   Dyslexia
C)   Mathematics disability
D)   Reduced executive functionE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Acquiring phonemic awareness would enable a learner to:

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A)   determine that the word cat and the word hat start with different sounds.
B)   match the letter c to the sound /k/ and the letter t to the sound /t/.
C)   sound out the word cat.
D)   learn about the features of a cat from a sentence he or she reads about cats.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The Flynn effect is believed to be caused by:

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A)   genetics.
B)   changes in environment.
C)   the highest IQ individuals.
D)   gender differences.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

George has been an engineer his entire life. He is MOST likely to have a high level of _____ intelligence.

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A)   linguistic
B)   logical-mathematical
C)   spatial
D)   musicalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 8: Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Acquiring phonemic awareness would enable a learner to:

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Martin is majoring in political science. He probably has a high level of _____ intelligence.

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Binet postulated that intelligence:

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Who developed the multiple intelligences theory?

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Studies using Sameroff's environmental risk scale have demonstrated that:

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The Flynn effect is believed to be caused by:

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George has been an engineer his entire life. He is MOST likely to have a high level of _____ intelligence.

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What is an IQ? Describe how IQ scores are computed. Why are IQ scores calculated in this manner? What is the advantage to this method of computation?

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Describe the phenomenon known as the Flynn effect. Give a detailed explanation of why you believe this phenomenon has occurred. Are there any alternative explanations? Why or why not?

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Crystallized intelligence refers to:

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Visually based retrieval is a method used to:

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The WISC-V is MOST consistent with which notion of intelligence?

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Which skill is NOT necessary for writing?

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Which word is a child LEAST likely to use phonological recoding to read?

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Which piece of evidence does NOT support the existence of g?

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_____ is a negative emotional state that leads to fear and avoidance of math.

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Sternberg's theory of intelligence proposes that intelligence:

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Which factor is NOT a plausible explanation for the Flynn effect?

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Which strategy appears to be the BEST way to help the reading of dyslexic children?

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Nursery rhymes are particularly good at fostering which pre-reading skill?

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