Intelligence and IQ Test Concepts

Which of the following definitions of intelligence was proposed by Binet?

• Intelligence as a genetic factor separate from special abilities

• Capacity to judge well, reason well, and comprehend well

• Global ability to act purposefully and think rationally

• Ability to perceive visual details

What does the 'G' factor in Spearman's model of intelligence represent?

• General ability

• Genetic ability

• Group ability

• Graded ability

According to Thurston, which of the following is NOT a primary mental ability?

• Number ability

• Verbal ability

• Musical ability

• Spatial ability

What is the main focus of most IQ tests according to the text?

• Measuring emotional intelligence

• Assessing physical strength

• Evaluating abstract thinking and general knowledge

• Testing musical talent

Which of the following types of intelligence did Thorndike postulate?

• Abstract, practical, and social

• Emotional, logical, and creative

• Analytical, creative, and practical

• Verbal, mathematical, and spatial

What is the focus of Sternberg's approach to intelligence?

• Emotional intelligence

• Practical intelligence

• Social intelligence

• Abstract intelligence

What does Cattell's theory of intelligence use to identify factors of intelligence?

• Meta-components

• Performance components

• Factor analysis

• Emotional analysis

According to Sternberg, what are meta-components used for in his theory of intelligence?

• Execution of strategies

• Monitoring and evaluating task performance

• Identifying emotional responses

• Developing social skills

What is the primary characteristic of fluid intelligence according to Cattell?

• Specific to a given field

• Related to hereditary factors

• General to many different areas

• Focused on emotional responses

Which of the following is a component of knowledge acquisition involved in learning new information?

• Selective encoding

• Selective forgetting

• Selective ignoring

• Selective misunderstanding