PSY Exam #2 Pt. 3

Question 1

Intelligence

Answer 1

ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use our knowledge to adapt

Question 2

Core Mental Processes

Answer 2

Recognize a problem
Evaluate Solution
Define the problem
Allocate mental resources to problem
Make problem solving strategy
Mentally represent information about it
Monitor Progress

Question 3

Spearman

Answer 3

proposed general intelligence is linked to many clusters that can be analyzed by factor analysis

Question 4

Thurstone 7 Mental Abilities

Answer 4

Spatial Visualization
Perceptual Speed
Inductive reasoning
Verbal Comprehension
Verbal Fluency
Memory
Numerical Ability

Question 5

Gardner’s 8 Intelligences

Answer 5

Spacial
Linguistic
Interpersonal (Self)
Naturalist
Musical
Interpersonal (others)
Logical (Math)
Bodily

Question 6

Sternberg’s 3 Intelligences

Answer 6

Creative
Analytical
Practical

Question 7

Emotional Intelligence

Answer 7

Ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions

Question 8

Rods

Answer 8

responsible for vision at low light levels (black and white)

Question 9

Cones

Answer 9

responsible for vision at higher light levels (color)

Question 10

Determination of IQ

Answer 10

Mental age divided by chronological age

Question 11

biological neuroscience approach

Answer 11

focuses on biological factors that impact behavior and characteristics, doesn’t look for evolutionary explanation

Question 12

Reliability

Answer 12

refers to the consistency of a measure

Question 13

Validity

Answer 13

refers to how accurate the data is, right or wrong

Question 14

Stages of Language Development

Answer 14

The babbling stage, the Holophrastic or one-word stage, the two-word stage and the Telegraphic stage

Question 15

Stereotype Threat

Answer 15

Dangers of stereotyping (Poor SAT after answering demographic questions)

Question 16

Old Brain structures

Answer 16

brain stem, medulla, pons, reticular formation, thalamus, cerebellum, amygdala, hypothalamus, and hippocampus