WEEK 6: Intelligence

Question 1

After learning about Pavlov in class, Wendy wanted to condition her own dog, Beelzebub, to salivate at the sound of a bell. Which of the following would be the most effective method for Wendy to use to produce a strong conditioned response in Beelzebub?

1. Present the bell and the food at the same time.
2. Present the bell and then after it stops ringing, present the food.
3. Present the bell first, and then present the food while the bell is still ringing.
4. Present the food and then after the food is eaten, present the bell.

Answer 1

Present the bell first, and then present the food while the bell is still ringing

Question 2

Stephanie has learned that if she cries after being put to bed, her parents will often return and pick her up. Crying is a(n):

1. Conditioned stimulus for Stephanie.
2. You Answered
3. Conditioned response by Stephanie.
4. Operant response by Stephanie.
   unconditioned response by Stephanie.

Answer 2

Conditioned response by Stephanie

Question 3

What examines which intellectual abilities correlate statistically with one another?

1. The psychometric approach
2. The information processing approach
3. Triarchic theory
4. Theory of multiple intelligence

Answer 3

The psychometric approach

Question 4

What examines the mental processes that underlie intelligent behaviour?

1. The psychometric approach
2. The information processing approach
3. Triarchic theory
4. Theory of multiple intelligence

Answer 4

The information processing approach

Question 5

What identifies three types of intelligence – analytical, creative, and practical?

1. The psychometric approach
2. The information processing approach
3. Triarchic theory
4. Theory of multiple intelligence

Answer 5

Triarchic theory

Question 6

What distinguishes eight different types of intelligence that are relatively independent. See the image on this page for a break down of each intelligence type?

1. The psychometric approach
2. The information processing approach
3. Triarchic theory
4. Theory of multiple intelligence

Answer 6

Theory of multiple intelligence

Question 7

Some knowledge to remember;

Answer 7

The role of heredity and environment in shaping intelligence is a central question explored by psychologists.