Ch.9 Intelligence

Question 1

Define Autism

Answer 1

A person who is very unresponsive to others, have a very narrow focus. Tend to have very little for affection. Sometimes engage in self destructive behavior like banging your head against the wall. Some do not speak at all, have a limited use of language. Socially disconnected, but can be very intelligent. Do not engage in reciprocal play

Question 2

Define Empathy and its relation to Autistic people

Answer 2

To have a deep understanding of another person. Autistic people score pretty low on empathy. Show social deficits or repetitive gestures/actions.

Question 3

State explanations of Autism

Answer 3

1. Overactive Cingulated Gyrus
2. Blood flow in the brain
3. Defect in the cerebellum
4. Advanced age (ex. if the male parent is 50+ yo and has a child)

Question 4

Define an Overactive Cingulated Gyrus

Answer 4

Autistic individuals may have this. Located in the brain, responsible for your ability to redirect your attention.

Question 5

Explain the blood flow in the brain of Autism

Answer 5

The autistic brain/individual tend to have equal blood flow to both side of the brain rather than greater blood flow to the left side of the brain, resulting/impact of not having much analytical skills and comprehension

Question 6

Explain the defect in the cerebellum of Autism

Answer 6

Affects attention and motor ability

Question 7

Explain the diagnosis of Autism

Answer 7

If diagnosed at an early at (age 1-2) it would result in a better prognosis. But if diagnosed later, unlikely ability to diagnose.

Question 8

What is a Stanford-Binet?

Answer 8

A type of IQ test to calculate, termed Mental Age, at which most people know a particular bit of info.

Question 9

What is the average IQ score?

Answer 9

100

Question 10

What is Fluid Reasoning?

Answer 10

One aspect of intelligence of your ability to reason things out

Question 11

What is Visual-Spatial Processing?

Answer 11

Tested in an IQ test, your ability to put pictures and puzzles together

Question 12

Define Standardized tests

Answer 12

Standardized/Standardization means everyone gets the same instructions and the same amount of time

Question 13

What is WAIS III?

Answer 13

Another type of IQ test, another questionnaire that measures IQ

Question 14

What are the characteristics of Gifted Children?

Answer 14

1. Identify and hang out with older kids
2. Have a high IQ or special talent
3. Absorb info quickly
4. Speak in complete sentences by age 3
5. Display kindness and understanding to others

Question 15

What are the characteristics of Mental Retardation (intellectually disabled)?

Answer 15

1. IQ score of 70 or less

2. Inability to perform some adaptive behavior - meaning they struggle to feed or dress themselves

Question 16

What are some causes of Mental Retardation?

Answer 16

1. Very little mental stimulation, emphasis on learning/education
2. Inadequate nutrition
3. Organic problems - birth injury, lack of oxygen to the fetus, some genetic abnormality