WK 7 Quiz Flashcards
True or false?
Intelligence can be directly observed
False
What IQ bracket do most people fall between?
84-116
Extent to which the test yields a consistent and reproducible measure of performance means it is…
Reliable
A test that follows a uniform procedure for administration is a…
Standardised test
A test that has a pass fail determination is…
Criterion based test
Extent to which the test measures what it says it does means it has…
validity
True or False?
“Selective optimisation with compensation” describes the theory that those that remain optimistic in old age will fair better over time.
False
Older adults spend more time with particular people in their lives and their friendship groups are narrowed with age, is related to what theory?
Socioemotional selectivity theory
Participation in varied social roles and relationships leads to high morale and strong mental health, is related to what theory?
Activity theory
Any disadvantage resulting from impairment or a disability that limits or prevents the fulfilment of a role that is typical is a…
Handicap
Any loss/deviation of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function is an…
Impairment
Any restriction or reduced ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered typical is a…
Disability
True or false?
Older people who actively use a skill often perform better than younger people with less practice
True
With regard to memory, older individuals have…
- the ability to remember as many items in short term memory as younger people
- the ability to remember information from long term memory if they are still actively engaged eg recalls winning a tennis tournament in 1956 and who they beat, if they continue to play tennis.
