chapter 3

Question 1

Mental test

Answer 1

Instrument designed to measure a subject’s ability to reason, plan, and solve problems; an intelligence test.

Question 2

Differential psychology

Answer 2

Scientific study of differences between or among two or more people

Question 3

G-ocentric model

Answer 3

Tendency to understand and predict the behavior of workers simply by examining “g.”

Question 4

Flynn effect

Answer 4

Phenomenon in which new generations appear to be smarter than their parents by a gain of 15 points in average intelligence test score per generation; named after the political scientist who did extensive research on the topic.

Question 5

Psychomotor abilities

Answer 5

Physical functions of movement, associated with coordination, dexterity, and reaction time; also called motor or sensorimotor abilities

Question 6

Conscientiousness

Answer 6

Quality of having positive intentions and carrying them out with care.

Question 7

Achievement

Answer 7

A facet of conscientiousness consisting of hard work, persistence, and the desire to do good work.

Question 8

Dependability

Answer 8

A facet of conscientiousness consisting of being disciplined, well organized, respectful of laws and regulations, honest, trustworthy, and accepting of authority.