Intelligence Practice

What did Francis Galton first propose about intelligence?

• Intelligence is inherited

• Intelligence can be quantified

• Intelligence is not related to biology

• Intelligence is fixed at birth

Answer explanation

Francis Galton first proposed that intelligence can be quantified, highlighting the correct choice.

Who developed the Factor Analysis technique in 1904?

• Sigmund Freud

• John Watson

• Charles Spearman

• B.F. Skinner

Answer explanation

Charles Spearman developed the Factor Analysis technique in 1904, making him the correct choice for this question.

What did Charles Spearman believe about intelligence?

• Intelligence is composed of several distinct abilities.

• Intelligence is primarily a function of environmental factors.

• Intelligence is one general ability (g).

• Intelligence cannot be accurately measured.

Answer explanation

Charles Spearman believed that intelligence is one general ability (g), not composed of several distinct abilities.

Who proposed the theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1980?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• Howard Gardner

• B.F. Skinner

Answer explanation

Howard Gardner proposed the theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1980, making him the correct choice for this question.

Emma loves reading and writing, and she has a knack for learning new languages easily. Which type of intelligence is Emma most likely using?

• Visual-Spatial

• Linguistic-Verbal

• Bodily-Kinesthetic

• Naturalistic

Answer explanation

Emma's love for reading, writing, and learning new languages indicates she is most likely using Linguistic-Verbal intelligence.

John is excellent at self-reflection and understanding his own emotions and motivations. Which type of intelligence is John likely to have?

• Interpersonal

• Intrapersonal

• Musical

• Logical-Mathematical

Answer explanation

John is likely to have Intrapersonal intelligence because he excels at self-reflection and understanding his own emotions and motivations.

During a nature hike, Sam is able to easily identify various types of trees, birds, and insects. Which intelligence is Sam most likely using?

• Visual-Spatial

• Linguistic-Verbal

• Bodily-Kinesthetic

• Naturalistic

Answer explanation

Sam is most likely using Naturalistic intelligence as he can easily identify various types of trees, birds, and insects during the nature hike.

Imagine you're a software developer tasked with optimizing an algorithm for better performance. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Analytic Intelligence involves

• Ability to read and adapt to an environment

• Use experience to come up with something new and useful

• Academic problem solving, computations

• Physical coordination and dexterity

Answer explanation

Analytic Intelligence, according to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, involves academic problem solving and computations.

In the context of Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, how would you describe the skill of a manager who excels at navigating workplace dynamics and fostering a productive team environment?

• Creative Intelligence

• Academic Intelligence

• Emotional Intelligence

• Practical Intelligence

Answer explanation

In the context of Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, the skill of navigating workplace dynamics and fostering a productive team environment aligns with Practical Intelligence, which involves applying knowledge effectively in real-world settings.

Which of the following is NOT one of the abilities related to Emotional Intelligence as listed in the image?

• Recognize emotions

• Understand emotions

• Manage emotions

• Suppress emotions

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Suppress emotions' because it is NOT one of the abilities related to Emotional Intelligence as listed in the image.