Question 1

When we use the term Hispanic to refer to a category of people, we are using this word as a(n)

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A)   concept.
B)   heuristic.
C)   algorithm.
D)   prototype.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

At a single point in time, researchers may test and compare the intelligence of members of different age groups. This bests illustrates a

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A)   longitudinal study.
B)   heritability index.
C)   cross-sectional study.
D)   factor analysis.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A televised image of a starving child had a greater impact on Mr. White's perception of the extensiveness of world hunger than did a statistical chart summarizing the tremendous scope of the problem. This suggests that his assessment of the world hunger problem is influenced by

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A)   belief perseverance.
B)   an algorithm.
C)   confirmation bias.
D)   the availability heuristic.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Steve was sure he answered at least 70 questions correctly on his biology test. In fact, he was right on only 55 items. Steve's misjudgment of his test performance illustrates

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A)   the framing effect.
B)   confirmation bias.
C)   belief perseverance.
D)   overconfidence.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Kristina, a high school English teacher, is eager to promote creativity in her writing class students. Which of the following reminders is likely to do the most to accomplish her goal?

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A)   "Your final essay will be evaluated by a well-known author."
B)   "Many of the best jobs demand good writing skills."
C)   "You can produce interesting insights through your writing."
D)   "Admission to the most well-known colleges demands some creative ability."E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Emotion-laden images of unusual but vivid cases of abducted children may lead many parents to experience exaggerated fears of letting their children walk to school. The exaggerated fears best illustrate the impact of

Accepted Answer

A)   a fixation.
B)   critical periods.
C)   framing.
D)   the availability heuristic.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A person who can imagine many alternative uses of a paper clip best illustrates

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A)   fluid intelligence.
B)   divergent thinking.
C)   crystallized intelligence.
D)   convergent thinking.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following would be most characteristic of a 2-year-old's telegraphic speech?

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A)   "a doggy"
B)   "eat apple"
C)   "to store"
D)   "ball pretty"E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Those who learn sign language as teens never become as fluent as children exposed to sign language from birth. This best illustrates the importance of ________ for mastering language.

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A)   heuristics
B)   telegraphic speech
C)   a critical period
D)   universal grammarE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A concept is a

Accepted Answer

A)   mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas, and people.
B)   a method of hypothesis testing involving trial and error.
C)   a best example of a particular category.
D)   a simple thinking strategy for solving problems efficiently.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

By learning to classify cats and dogs, monkeys demonstrate a capacity to form

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A)   a universal grammar.
B)   telegraphic speech.
C)   rules of syntax.
D)   concepts.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The original IQ formula would be LEAST appropriate for representing the intelligence test performance of

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A)   kindergartners.
B)   grade school students.
C)   middle school students.
D)   university students.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

To be diagnosed with an intellectual disability, guidelines specify performance on an intelligence test of approximately

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A)   100 or below.
B)   90 or below.
C)   80 or below.
D)   70 or below.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

After learning about his low score on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Gunter complained, "I don't believe that test is a measure of intelligence at all." Gunter's statement is equivalent to saying that the WAIS lacks

Accepted Answer

A)   standardization.
B)   reliability.
C)   validity.
D)   a normal distribution.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which procedure is used to identify different dimensions of performance that underlie people's intelligence scores?

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A)   standardization
B)   validation
C)   heritability estimates
D)   factor analysisE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Babies in an Iranian orphanage suffered delayed intellectual development due to

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A)   telegraphic speech.
B)   stereotype threat.
C)   a deprived environment.
D)   savant syndrome.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

When Quang couldn't find his wallet, he began to wonder about his roommate's honesty. Although Quang later recalled that he had left his wallet in the glove compartment of his own car, he continued to doubt his roommate's honesty. Quang's irrational thinking best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   confirmation bias.
B)   an algorithm.
C)   belief perseverance.
D)   framing.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

A person who can effectively identify the best possible answers to multiple-choice test questions best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   fluid intelligence.
B)   convergent thinking.
C)   the availability heuristic.
D)   emotional intelligence.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Perceived differences between various shades of color are greater if people assign a different name to each hue. This best illustrates the influence of

Accepted Answer

A)   universal grammar on language acquisition.
B)   algorithms on receptive language.
C)   critical periods on language acquisition.
D)   language on thinking.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The part of the left temporal lobe that is involved in understanding language is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   Broca's area.
B)   the motor cortex.
C)   Wernicke's area.
D)   the sensory cortex.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 9: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

At a single point in time, researchers may test and compare the intelligence of members of different age groups. This bests illustrates a

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Babies in an Iranian orphanage suffered delayed intellectual development due to

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Perceived differences between various shades of color are greater if people assign a different name to each hue. This best illustrates the influence of

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Which of the following would be most characteristic of a 2-year-old's telegraphic speech?

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Those who learn sign language as teens never become as fluent as children exposed to sign language from birth. This best illustrates the importance of ________ for mastering language.

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When we use the term Hispanic to refer to a category of people, we are using this word as a(n)

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Steve was sure he answered at least 70 questions correctly on his biology test. In fact, he was right on only 55 items. Steve's misjudgment of his test performance illustrates

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To be diagnosed with an intellectual disability, guidelines specify performance on an intelligence test of approximately

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A televised image of a starving child had a greater impact on Mr. White's perception of the extensiveness of world hunger than did a statistical chart summarizing the tremendous scope of the problem. This suggests that his assessment of the world hunger problem is influenced by

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Kristina, a high school English teacher, is eager to promote creativity in her writing class students. Which of the following reminders is likely to do the most to accomplish her goal?

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When Quang couldn't find his wallet, he began to wonder about his roommate's honesty. Although Quang later recalled that he had left his wallet in the glove compartment of his own car, he continued to doubt his roommate's honesty. Quang's irrational thinking best illustrates

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A person who can effectively identify the best possible answers to multiple-choice test questions best illustrates

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A concept is a

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Which procedure is used to identify different dimensions of performance that underlie people's intelligence scores?

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The part of the left temporal lobe that is involved in understanding language is known as

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The original IQ formula would be LEAST appropriate for representing the intelligence test performance of

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A person who can imagine many alternative uses of a paper clip best illustrates

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Emotion-laden images of unusual but vivid cases of abducted children may lead many parents to experience exaggerated fears of letting their children walk to school. The exaggerated fears best illustrate the impact of

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By learning to classify cats and dogs, monkeys demonstrate a capacity to form

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After learning about his low score on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Gunter complained, "I don't believe that test is a measure of intelligence at all." Gunter's statement is equivalent to saying that the WAIS lacks

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