AP Psych Unit 3 Formative Dummy 7

What is the Flynn Effect primarily associated with in terms of intelligence scores?

• IQ scores increasing due to societal factors.

• Higher IQ scores leading to greater employment opportunities.

• Variation in IQ scores being linked to geographic location.

• The decline of intelligence over generations.

What was a significant observation made by J. McVicker Hunt in the Iranian orphanage?

• Children exhibited little sense of personal control.

• Children developed advanced language skills rapidly.

• Children showed superior cognitive abilities compared to peers.

• Children had regular interactions with caregivers.

How does poverty-related stress impact cognitive performance?

• It enhances cognitive function and focus.

• It has no effect on cognitive performance.

• It depletes cognitive bandwidth and impairs thinking.

• It promotes quicker decision-making abilities.

Which intervention has shown to boost intelligence scores in children?

• Regular access to video games.

• Participation in after-school sports programs.

• Quality preschool experiences and interactive reading.

• Daily physical exercise routines.

What does the research suggest about the relationship between early intervention and intelligence?

• Early intervention has no lasting effects.

• Early intervention can lead to improved outcomes.

• Early intervention is only beneficial for a short time.

• Early intervention always guarantees genius-level intelligence.

How do genes and experience interact in shaping intelligence?

• They are completely independent of each other.

• They work together to influence intelligence.

• Genetic factors are more influential than experience.

• Environmental factors overshadow genetic influences.

What does a growth mindset emphasize in relation to intelligence?

• Intelligence is a fixed trait that cannot be changed.

• Hard work and learning can improve intelligence.

• Success is solely based on innate ability.

• Failure is a sign of lack of intelligence.

What did studies find about the impact of motivation on academic achievement?

• Motivation has no impact on achievement outcomes.

• It is less important than intelligence.

• Motivation and study skills are significant predictors of success.

• Motivation is only relevant in early childhood education.

What cultural belief influenced the success of South Asian-Americans in spelling bees?

• Hard work does not guarantee success.

• Strong effort will lead to achievement.

• Intelligence is inherited and fixed.

• Education is irrelevant to success.

If a child from a poverty-stricken environment is given access to quality preschool, what outcome might you expect based on the text?

• They will likely perform worse than their peers.

• Their cognitive development will significantly improve.

• They will not show any change in academic performance.

• They will be less likely to participate in schooling.