Stanford, Binet, And Wecshler Walk Into A Bar Flashcards
What does Spearman’s Two-Factor Theory distinguish between?
A general intellectual factor (g) and numerous specific factors (s)
Spearman’s theory suggests that cognitive task performance is influenced by both general ability and specific skills.
What is Crystallized intelligence (Gc)?
Intelligence that depends on prior learning and experience
Gc is important for tasks requiring application of acquired knowledge and skills.
What is Fluid intelligence (Gf)?
The inherent aspect of intelligence that represents the basic capacity to learn
Gf is crucial for tasks involving concept formation and solving unfamiliar problems.
At what ages does fluid intelligence typically peak?
Between 30 and 40 years of age
Fluid intelligence is reported to decline earlier than crystallized intelligence.
At what ages does crystallized intelligence typically peak?
Between 60 and 70 years of age
The aging process affects crystallized intelligence differently than fluid intelligence.
What are the three strata in Carroll’s Three-Stratum Theory?
Stratum III: general intelligence (g), Stratum II: eight broad abilities, Stratum I: numerous specific abilities
This theory categorizes intelligence into levels, with general intelligence at the highest level.
What does the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory combine?
Elements of the Horn-Cattell and Carroll theories
The CHC theory is often updated based on ongoing research findings.
How many broad cognitive abilities does the CHC theory distinguish?
16 broad cognitive abilities
In addition, there are over 80 narrow cognitive abilities linked to these broad abilities.
What is one application of the CHC theory in testing?
Development of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test, 5th Edition
The CHC theory has influenced both new and revised cognitive ability tests.
Which index of the WISC-V assesses crystallized intelligence (Gc)?
The Verbal Comprehension Index
One subtest, Similarities, assesses both crystallized and fluid intelligence.
True or False: The primary subtests of the Fluid Reasoning Index assess crystallized intelligence (Gc).
False
The Fluid Reasoning Index specifically assesses fluid intelligence (Gf).
Fill in the blank: The primary subtests of the ______________ Index assess visual processing (Gv).
Visual Spatial
This index is focused on assessing abilities related to visual perception and processing.
What abilities do the primary subtests of the Working Memory Index assess?
Short-term memory (Gsm)
Working memory plays a crucial role in cognitive functioning.
What do the primary subtests of the Processing Speed Index assess?
Processing speed (Gs)
This index measures how quickly an individual can process information.
What does PASS stand for in Das, Naglieri, and Kirby’s theory of intelligence?
Planning, Attention, Simultaneous processing, Sequential processing
PASS theory is based on the interdependence of these four cognitive functions.
According to Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, how many intelligences do people possess?
At least nine intelligences
These include linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and existential.
What are the three components of Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Successful Intelligence?
- Analytical intelligence
- Creative intelligence
- Practical intelligence
Each component contributes to achieving personally meaningful life goals.
What phenomenon is described by the Flynn Effect?
IQ scores increased by about 3 points per decade throughout the 20th century
This trend was observed in both developed and developing countries, especially for measures of fluid intelligence.
What is a significant implication of the Flynn Effect for psychologists using IQ tests?
Care must be taken when using IQ tests for educational and legal decisions
The year of testing and test norms can affect a client’s IQ score.
What has recent research indicated about the Flynn Effect in the 21st century?
The Flynn effect has plateaued or reversed in some countries
Some studies show a continuation for certain IQ ranges while a decrease is noted for others.
Fill in the blank: According to Sternberg, traditional intelligence tests primarily focus on _______.
Analytical intelligence
Creative and practical intelligence are often neglected.
True or False: The Flynn Effect suggests that increases in IQ scores are primarily due to genetic factors.
False
Researchers attribute changes in IQ scores to environmental factors due to the rapidity of these changes.
What did Zhou and Zhu (2007) find regarding the Flynn effect in the United States?
Continuation for IQs of 70 to 109, reverse effect for IQs of 110 and above
This indicates a complex relationship between IQ scores and environmental influences.
What is the main focus of analytical intelligence as defined by Sternberg?
Knowledge-acquisition and information-processing skills
These skills are used to analyze, evaluate, and critique information.
List the nine intelligences proposed by Gardner.
- Linguistic
- Musical
- Logical-mathematical
- Spatial
- Bodily-kinesthetic
- Interpersonal
- Intrapersonal
- Naturalistic
- Existential
Each intelligence is mediated by different areas of the brain.
What is the age range for individuals who can be assessed using the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test, 5th Edition (SB5)?
2 to 85 years of age and older
The SB5 is based on which model of intelligence?
Hierarchical general mental ability (g) model
Name the five cognitive factors assessed by the SB5.
- Fluid Reasoning (Gf)
- Knowledge (Gc)
- Quantitative Reasoning (Gq)
- Visual-Spatial Processing (Gv)
- Working Memory (Gsm)
What does the Fluid Reasoning factor assess?
Fluid intelligence (Gf)
What does the Knowledge factor assess?
Crystallized knowledge (Gc)
What does the Quantitative Reasoning factor assess?
Quantitative knowledge (Gq)
What does the Visual-Spatial Processing factor assess?
Visual processing (Gv)
What does the Working Memory factor assess?
Short-term memory (Gsm)
What are the nonverbal subtests for the Fluid Reasoning factor?
Object Series/Matrices
What are the verbal subtests for the Fluid Reasoning factor?
- Early Reasoning
- Verbal Absurdities
- Verbal Analogies