Question 1

An important aspect of social intelligence is called

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A)   the g factor.
B)   analytical intelligence.
C)   hybrid vigor.
D)   emotional intelligence.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Satoshi Kanazawa claims that people's scores on the general intelligence factor are most highly correlated with their ability to solve ________ problems.

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A)   emotional
B)   sexual
C)   social
D)   novelE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

The characteristics of savant syndrome most directly suggest that intelligence is

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A)   a diverse set of distinct abilities.
B)   largely unpredictable and unmeasurable.
C)   a culturally constructed concept.
D)   dependent upon the speed of cognitive processing.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The existence of ________ reinforces the generally accepted notion that intelligence is a multidimensional quality.

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A)   adaptive skills
B)   the g factor
C)   general intelligence
D)   savant syndromeE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The concept of a g factor implies that intelligence

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A)   is a single overall ability.
B)   is several specific abilities.
C)   cannot be defined or measured.
D)   is a socially constructed concept.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

University students who focus on the interest and challenge of their schoolwork rather than on simply meeting deadlines and securing good grades are especially likely to demonstrate

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A)   emotional intelligence.
B)   creativity.
C)   savant syndrome.
D)   convergent thinking.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Brain scans indicate that smart people

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A)   have more gray matter but less white matter than the average person.
B)   require less energy to solve problems than the average person.
C)   demonstrate no greater fluid intelligence than the average person.
D)   have smaller parietal lobes than the average person.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 8

When Andy becomes upset about getting a poor grade, he typically fails to realize that he feels scared. This lack of self-insight best illustrates an inadequate level of

Accepted Answer

A)   the g factor.
B)   intrinsic motivation.
C)   factor analysis.
D)   emotional intelligence.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The lower region of the ________ lobe is a center for processing mathematical and spatial information.

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A)   frontal
B)   parietal
C)   occipital
D)   temporalE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Associations between intelligence and brain size are most notable in specific areas within the

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A)   frontal and temporal lobes.
B)   parietal and occipital lobes.
C)   frontal and parietal lobes.
D)   temporal and occipital lobes.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Efficient communication between brain centers requires ample white matter containing

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A)   neural cell bodies.
B)   dendrites
C)   sensory neurons.
D)   axons.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Spearman's g factor refers to

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A)   the genetic contribution to intelligence.
B)   a general intelligence that underlies successful performance on a wide variety of tasks.
C)   a highly developed skill or talent possessed by a person with an otherwise limited mental ability.
D)   the ability to understand and regulate emotions.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Although Nicole scored well above average on an academic aptitude test, she frequently loses her temper and needlessly antagonizes even her best friends. Her behavior best illustrates a low level of

Accepted Answer

A)   convergent thinking.
B)   the g factor.
C)   analytical thinking.
D)   emotional intelligence.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Although Susan is a brilliant pianist and highly acclaimed ballet dancer, her high school intelligence test scores were only average. What does Susan's experience suggest regarding the nature of intelligence.

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Question 15

In 8 to 10 seconds, the late memory whiz Kim Peek could read and remember the contents of a book page. Yet, he had little capacity for understanding abstract concepts. Kim's mental capacities best illustrate

Accepted Answer

A)   autism spectrum disorder.
B)   Down syndrome.
C)   emotional intelligence.
D)   savant syndrome.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

Howard Gardner is most likely to agree that the concept of intelligence includes

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A)   minimizing one's negative emotions.
B)   spatially analyzing visual input.
C)   intrinsic motivation.
D)   behaving morally.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The psychologist who has proposed that intelligence is composed of analytic, creative, and practical aspects is

Accepted Answer

A)   Charles Spearman.
B)   Howard Gardner.
C)   Robert Sternberg.
D)   Sandra Scarr.E) All of the above
F) A) and D) C

Question 18

Although diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and hardly able to speak coherently, 18-year-old Andrew can produce intricate and detailed drawings of scenes he has viewed only once. Andrew illustrates a condition known as

Accepted Answer

A)   g factor.
B)   Down syndrome.
C)   emotional intelligence.
D)   savant syndrome.E) None of the above
F) All of the above D

Question 19

By demonstrating both intelligence and grit, highly successful people demonstrate the importance of both ability and

Accepted Answer

A)   creativity.
B)   problem solving.
C)   motivation.
D)   aptitude.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The concept of emotional intelligence is most likely to be criticized for

Accepted Answer

A)   lacking definitional clarity.
B)   being indistinguishable from analytical intelligence.
C)   being difficult to measure reliably.
D)   extending the definition of intelligence to an overly broad range of skills.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 29: Introduction to Intelligence

An important aspect of social intelligence is called

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Satoshi Kanazawa claims that people's scores on the general intelligence factor are most highly correlated with their ability to solve ________ problems.

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The characteristics of savant syndrome most directly suggest that intelligence is

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The existence of ________ reinforces the generally accepted notion that intelligence is a multidimensional quality.

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The concept of a g factor implies that intelligence

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University students who focus on the interest and challenge of their schoolwork rather than on simply meeting deadlines and securing good grades are especially likely to demonstrate

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Brain scans indicate that smart people

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When Andy becomes upset about getting a poor grade, he typically fails to realize that he feels scared. This lack of self-insight best illustrates an inadequate level of

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The lower region of the ________ lobe is a center for processing mathematical and spatial information.

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Associations between intelligence and brain size are most notable in specific areas within the

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Efficient communication between brain centers requires ample white matter containing

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Spearman's g factor refers to

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Although Nicole scored well above average on an academic aptitude test, she frequently loses her temper and needlessly antagonizes even her best friends. Her behavior best illustrates a low level of

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Although Susan is a brilliant pianist and highly acclaimed ballet dancer, her high school intelligence test scores were only average. What does Susan's experience suggest regarding the nature of intelligence.

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In 8 to 10 seconds, the late memory whiz Kim Peek could read and remember the contents of a book page. Yet, he had little capacity for understanding abstract concepts. Kim's mental capacities best illustrate

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Howard Gardner is most likely to agree that the concept of intelligence includes

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The psychologist who has proposed that intelligence is composed of analytic, creative, and practical aspects is

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Although diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and hardly able to speak coherently, 18-year-old Andrew can produce intricate and detailed drawings of scenes he has viewed only once. Andrew illustrates a condition known as

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By demonstrating both intelligence and grit, highly successful people demonstrate the importance of both ability and

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