Psych Unit 7-Quiz Part 1

The term "g-factor," written about by Spearman, refers to

• generation factors
• general abilities/factor
• Gardner factors
• group factors

Which of the following does Sternberg (Triarchic) include as a type of intelligence which speaks to a person's ability to adapt to their surroundings?

• Naturalistic Intelligence
• General Intelligence
• Practical Intelligence
• Kinesthetic Intelligence

What do we call Gardner's theory for intelligence?

• practical intelligence
• G factor
• multiple intelligences
• Triarchic theory of intelligence

People with high emotional intelligence would probably have high scores in which of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences?

• Naturalistic and Interpersonal
• Intrapersonal and Interpersonal
• Intrapersonal and Linguistic
• Logical and Kinaesthetic

What does it mean if a test is reliable?

• The test results are the same under similar circumstances

• The test measures what it was supposed to measure
• The test uses multiple scoring methods
• The test measures concepts not taught to the test takers

What does it mean if a test is valid?

• The test results are the same under similar circumstances

• The test measures what it was supposed to measure
• The test uses multiple scoring methods
• The test measures concepts not taught to the test takers

What is true of a thermometer that is always 3 degrees off?

• It is valid but not reliable.

• It is reliable but not valid.

• It is both reliable and valid.

• It is neither reliable or valid.

A study was completed. 95% of students who scored high on the SAT graduated from college. This means the test is...

• Reliable
• Valid

What do we call a test that assesses the future capacity for learning (predict)?

• Achievement
• Interest
• Aptitude

What do we call a test that assesses content information taught to students?

• Achievement
• Interest
• Aptitude