Chapter 8 Quiz

Question 1

Which theory of language development would explain language acquisition in children as innate rather than a result of imitation?

Answer 1

Native Theory

Question 2

Which of the following is negatively impacted by bilingualism?

Answer 2

Processing Speed

Question 3

Which of the following examples supports the idea of a universal foundation for human cognition in terms of language?

Answer 3

All languages have a similar number of words for basic emotions

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a problem of arrangement?

Answer 4

String problem

Question 5

Marnie is participating in a research study for her psychology class that requires her to solve the water jar problem. Since Marnie had participated in the water jar problem in class, she thought she knew the solution and used the same strategy, but her solution would not work. What barrier to effective problem solving has interfered with Marnie’s ability to solve the water jar problem the second time?

Answer 5

Mental Set

Question 6

Which of the following heuristics for problem solving relies on previous experience?

Answer 6

Searching for an analogy

Question 7

How does the incubation effect enhance problem solving?

Answer 7

By allowing the unconscious mind to work on a solution to a problem

Question 8

Paul is shopping for a new cell phone, but when he walks into the electronics store there are so many options that he feels overwhelmed and leaves without making a purchase. What is Paul experiencing?

Answer 8

Choice overload

Question 9

Monique is writing a report for class and rather than looking up statistical information she guesses that most people use social media because everyone she knows is on social media. What heuristic is she using in judging how many people use social media?

Answer 9

Availability heuristic

Question 10

When Dr. Jones walks in on the first day of class and closes the door, a student speaks up and lets her know that the professor has not arrived yet so she should leave the door open. Dr. Jones lets the student know that she is the professor and is starting class. What has likely caused the student to make a mistake?

Answer 10

Using the representativeness heuristic

Question 11

The main difference between the score calculated using the Binet-Simon test and one calculated using the Stanford-Binet was:

Answer 11

The Stanford-Binet used a different scoring method than the Binet-Simon.

Question 12

Donald has a deviation IQ score of 115. What does this score mean?

Answer 12

Donald’s IQ is higher than average compared to other people his age.

Question 13

Which intelligence theorist distinguished between testing verbal and non-verbal ability?

Answer 13

Wechsler

Question 14

Enrique is 15 years old and has a mental age of 20. Which of the following is the correct calculation of his IQ using the original formula designed by Terman?

Answer 14

20 years/15 years x 100 = 133

Question 15

Which of the following supports theories that intelligence is the result of genetic factors?

Answer 15

Twins reared in different homes have the same IQ

Question 16

Which of the following is a theory of how heredity and environment interact to influence intelligence?

Answer 16

Reaction range

Question 17

What method has provided the best evidence that genetics play a role in IQ?

Answer 17

Twin studies

Question 18

Which of the following is a part of Sternberg’s three types of intelligences that is noted for helping to solve novel problems?

Answer 18

Creative

Question 19

Which of Gardner’s eight intelligences has a core component of being able to handle objects skillfully?

Answer 19

Body-Kinesthetic

Question 20

Which of the following is not evidence supporting a link between IQ and mortality?

Answer 20

People with a larger brain have a higher IQ