Intelligence and Learning Disabilities Quiz

What is the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart known for?

• Finding a correlation between IQ scores of identical twins raised together and apart

• Measuring the impact of socioeconomic status on intelligence

• Identifying the genetic component of intelligence

• Determining the impact of environmental stimulation on intelligence

According to the Range of Reaction theory, what determines whether a person reaches their full intellectual potential?

• Genetic potential and environmental stimulation

• Socioeconomic status and cultural background

• Parental influence and educational opportunities

• IQ test scores and academic achievement

What did Arthur Jensen conclude about the two types of intelligence in his theory?

• Level I is consistent among all ethnic groups, while Level II differs among them

• Level I is determined by genetics, while Level II is shaped by the environment

• Level I is responsible for conceptual abilities, while Level II is responsible for rote memorization

• Level I is prevalent among Asian people, then White people, then Black people

What was the case of Larry P. v. Riles about?

• The culturally unfair testing method used to identify students with learning disabilities

• The over-representation of Black children in special education classes

• The violation of federal laws in the placement of Black children in educationally dead-end classes

• The discriminatory impact of standardized intelligence tests on Black children

What is the main difference between learning disabilities and intellectual disabilities?

• Learning disabilities are comorbid with other disorders, while intellectual disabilities are standalone conditions

• Learning disabilities affect overall intellectual ability, while intellectual disabilities affect specific areas of cognition

• Learning disabilities are specific neurological impairments, while intellectual disabilities are global cognitive impairments

• Learning disabilities are diagnosed in childhood, while intellectual disabilities are diagnosed in adulthood

What is dysgraphia?

• A learning disability that results in a struggle to write legibly

• A specific area of cognition affected by a global intellectual disability

• A comorbid condition with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

• A neurological impairment that affects overall cognitive ability

What is the main characteristic of dyslexia?

• Difficulty understanding or using spoken language

• Struggle to write legibly

• Difficulty processing what is being read

• Difficulty with mathematical calculations

What is dyscalculia?

• A neurological impairment that affects overall cognitive ability

• A comorbid condition with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

• A learning disability that results in difficulty with mathematical calculations

• A specific area of cognition affected by a global intellectual disability

What percentage of individuals with diagnosed cases of ADHD also have some sort of learning disability?

• 50-60%

• 60-70%

• 70-80%

• 30-40%

What did Mark Kishiyama and his colleagues determine about children living in poverty?

• They exhibited higher IQ scores due to the daily stress they experience

• They showed no impact on brain development due to pervasive, daily stress

• They had better cognitive abilities compared to children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds

• They demonstrated reduced prefrontal brain functioning comparable to children with damage to the lateral prefrontal cortex