Influences on Intelligence — Unit test Answers

If the scores from an intelligence test follow a normal bell curve, one would expect to see the majority of the scores to fall __________.

B. F. Skinner claimed that the nativist theory accurately explains the process of language development.

Morphemes are the smallest distinctive sound units in a language.

An algorithm is a guiding rule used to solve problems or make decisions.

Underextension in language occurs when a child incorrectly uses one word to describe other objects or actions that are similar to that word.

All of the following represent Robert Sternberg’s three facets of intelligence except __________ intelligence.

The symbols used in language have no direct relationship between the word and the object or idea.

Research indicates that individuals often assume that all numerical information included in a problem should contribute to the solution.

__________ is known as the father of classical test theory.

Daniel has decided to drive to work instead of taking the bus because of a recent publicized bus crash that has caused him to overestimate the incidence of such disasters. His decision is most likely being influenced by the __________.

A representativeness heuristic involves making a prediction about an event based on how different it is from the norm. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The rationale for twin studies is that twins do not normally develop under similar environments.

There are _____ levels of intellectual disabilities on the modern continuum.

__________ refers to the disparity between IQ scores among European Americans and other minority groups.

Briefly describe the three intelligences included in Robert Sternberg’s triarchic theory of human intelligence.