Intelligence

What is one definition of intelligence?

• The ability to cook well

• The ability to play music

• The ability to paint

• The ability to deal with new situations

Who began testing intelligence in 1905?

• William Shakespeare

• Marie Curie

• Alfred Binet

• Isaac Newton

What is the average score on major intelligence tests?

• 100

• 75

• 50

• 125

What is considered an average score range?

• 70-90

• 130-150

• 90-110

• 110-130

Which test is commonly used today to measure intelligence quotient (IQ)?

• Driving test

• Personality test

• Stanford-Binet test

• Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)

What is one problem with intelligence tests related to language?

• The test is too short

• The student's native language may not match the test language

• The test is too long

• The test is too easy

What is one area that most intelligence tests measure?

• Dancing

• Memory

• Cooking

• Singing

What is the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) used for?

• Measuring emotional intelligence

• Measuring intelligence in adults

• Measuring physical strength

• Measuring creativity

What is the main purpose of IQ tests according to psychologists?

• To test physical abilities

• To identify learning problems

• To measure creativity

• To predict the future

What is one potential problem with using test scores according to the text?

• The scores may not be easy to understand

• The scores are always accurate

• The scores are never helpful

• The scores are easy to understand