Theories of Intelligence — Unit test

Question 1

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

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F

Question 2

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

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Ethnic gap

Question 3

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

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four

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 7

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

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in the middle

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 9

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 __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

availability heuristic

Question 10

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

experiential

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