Module 62 and 63 Quiz

Question 1

Cohort

Answer 1

the same group of people

Question 2

crystallized intelligence

Answer 2

accumulated knowledge over time

Question 3

fluid intelligence

Answer 3

our ability to reason quickly and abstractly

Question 4

How do crystallized and fluid knowledge change over a lifespan?

Answer 4

Crystallized intelligence increases with old age, whereas fluid intelligence starts to deteriorate slowly in the mid 20’s to 30’s, then it falls off rapidly after 75.

Question 5

How does the research method affect the answer to the question of age and intelligence.

Answer 5

Researchers using the cross sectional method were not only studying people of different ages, but they also studied people from different education levels and backgrounds. So, it can be hard to tell if intelligence has declined because of age or because of outside factors.

Researchers using the longitudinal study observe the same people throughout the course of their life which allows for more stable answers and they can take into account other variables.

Question 6

What is the research based relationship between IQ and well being, and why researchers think this is?

Answer 6

Children and adults who have higher IQ’s tend to live better lives.

1. Intelligence=more education=better jobs and a healthier environment
2. Intelligence=healthy living=less smoking, better diet, and more exercise
3. Prenatal events or childhood illnesses may have influenced intelligence and health
4. Intelligent people tend to be quick witted and they respond to stimuli faster

Question 7

Lewis Termans Study

Answer 7

Termans studied 1500 students in California in order to prove if intellectual ability as a child had anything to do with future success. He found that the very intelligent students went on to receive higher education and hold higher paying jobs.

Question 8

Intellectual Disability

Answer 8

developmental condition that presents itself before age 18,, two criteria to be diagnosed:

1. Low intellectual functioning as reflected in a low intelligence test score
2. Difficulty adapting to the needs of normal living (conceptual, social, and practical)

Question 9

Heritability

Answer 9

the extent to which intelligence test score variation in a group can be attributed to genetic variation

Question 10

A trait with HIGH Heritablity

Answer 10

math and science test scores

Question 11

A trait with LOW heritability

Answer 11

art and music skills

Question 12

Hunts 1982 study of Iranian Orphans

Answer 12

Hunt showed the relationship between developmental intelligence and children raised in poor conditions. Hunt used a naturalistic study where he found that many of the kids in the orphanage were developmentally stunted and some of them couldn’t even sit up by themselves before the age of 4.

Question 13

Carol Dwecks growth mindset

Answer 13

Carol Dweck believes that intelligence in changeable and that it can be grown through trial and error rather than just being naturally smart.