Chapter 8

Question 1

is standardized testing more common in USA or canada?

Answer 1

USA

Question 2

psychometricians

Answer 2

psychologists who specialize in measuring psychological characteristics like intelligence and personality

Question 3

charles spearman

Answer 3

reported findings supporting idea that a general factor for intelligence (g) is responsible for performance on all mental tests

Question 4

thurstone

Answer 4

analyzed performance on tests in 7 patterns that reflected a unique ability

Question 5

did thurstone belief in the general factor or more specific factors?

Answer 5

acknowledged general but believed more in specific

Question 6

what are the 7 patterns thurstone mentions

Answer 6

perceptual speed, word comprehension, word fluency, space, number, memory, induction

(PWWSNMI)

Question 7

john carroll

Answer 7

believed in 3 levels of intelligence , where (g) is at the top of the hierarchy

in the middle is things like fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence

Question 8

fluid intelligence

Answer 8

ability to perceive relations among stimuli

Question 9

crystallized intelligence

Answer 9

persons culturally influenced accumulated knowledge and skills (includes understanding language, knowing vocab, etc)

Question 10

flaws of john carroll

Answer 10

ignores research on cognitive development

Question 11

gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences

Answer 11

identifies 7 intelligences and later defined 2 more

Question 12

what did gardner believe

Answer 12

schools should foster all types of intelligences and teachers should capitalize on strongest intelligences of individual kids

Question 13

flaws of gardner

Answer 13

theory has little empirical support

Question 14

what theories of intelligence are unique to gardner? (6)

Answer 14

musical
bodily-kinesthetic
interpersonal
intrapersonal
naturalistic
existential

(MBIINE)

Question 15

what theories of gardner’s are also included in psychometric theories?

Answer 15

linguistic intelligence

logical mathematical intelligence

spatial intelligence

Question 16

what is a non traditional aspect of intelligence under gardner’s theories

Answer 16

emotional intelligence

Question 17

whats emotional intelligence

Answer 17

ability to use ones own / others emotions effectively for solving issues and living happily

Question 18

does linguistic intelligence develop earlier than others?

Answer 18

yes

Question 19

sternber’s theory of successful intelligence

Answer 19

defines successful intelligence as skillful use of ones abilities to achieve ones personal goals

Question 20

what are 3 different abilities to achieve goals under sternber’s theory

Answer 20

analytic ability
creative ability
practical ability

Question 21

what is a KEY aspect to sternber’s theory

Answer 21

successful intelligence is revealed in peoples pursuit of their goals

Question 22

what did binet and simon introduce?

Answer 22

concept of mental age

Question 23

what term did lewis terman create?

Answer 23

intelligence quotient (IQ)

Question 24

what is IQ formula

Answer 24

IQ= MA/CA x 100

mental age/ chronological age x 100

Question 25

what is IQ used for?

Answer 25

to compare intelligence in kids of different ages

Question 26

can stanford binet be used on infants?

Answer 26

no

Question 27

what is stanford binet

Answer 27

total IQ calculated along with scores measuring 5 cognitive factors; fluid reasoning, knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual spatial processing working memory

Question 28

bayley scales of infant development

Answer 28

important diagnostic tools to determine if development is progressing normally

5 scales are cognitive, language, motor, social emotional, adaptive behaviour

(CLMSA)

Question 29

wechsler intelligence scale for children 5th edition (WISC-V)

Answer 29

children recieve IQ score and scores for verbal comprehension, visual spatial reasoning, fluid reasoning, working memory, processing speed

Question 30

is WISC-V more used in USA or canada

Answer 30

canada

Question 31

can WISC-V be used on infants

Answer 31

no

Question 32

do scores of IQ in childhood reliably predict IQ later in life?

Answer 32

yes , it only fluctuates 10-20 points later in life

Question 33

what do IQ scores predict

Answer 33

developmental outcomes
school success
occupational success
a longer life!

Question 34

response to intervention (RTI)

Answer 34

prevents difficulties in learning and identifies kids who need assessment for learning disorders

Question 35

what does RTI rely on

Answer 35

individualized classroom interventions and monitoring of progress

Question 36

stereotype threat

Answer 36

self fulfilling prophecy where knowledge of stereotypes leads to anxiety and reduced performance, consistent with the original stereotype

Question 37

how to combat stereotype threat

Answer 37

a way to combat this is to give people positive examples

Question 38

whats the IQ score of gifted kids

Answer 38

scores 130 or higher

Question 39

divergent thinking

Answer 39

aim not to find a single correct answer, but fresh and unusual lines of thought

Question 40

4 commonalities among gifted people

Answer 40

ability is substantially above average, passionate about subject, creative thinking, exceptional talent must be nurtured

Question 41

3 types of learning disorders

Answer 41

developmental dyslexia

impaired reading comprehension

mathematical learning disorder

Question 42

4 things that put you at risk for intellectual disability

Answer 42

biomedical factors
social factors
behavioural factors
educational factors