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Psychology Intelligence Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How consistent a test's results are

a)

reliability

b)

validity

c)

standardization

d)

IQ

2.

Taking a test more than once to see how consistent the scores are

a)

inter-rater reliability

b)

test-retest reliability

c)

face validity

d)

content validity

3.

Dividing the questions on a test in half by even and odd questions to compare the average scores and see how consistent they are

a)

test-retest reliability

b)

split-half reliability

c)

content validity

d)

criterion/predictive validity

4.

If a test actually measures what it is supposed to, or how accurate a test is

a)

reliability

b)

validity

c)

standardization

d)

face validity

5.

Comparing a test of an abstract concept (like personality or intelligence) with similar tests to see if it is accurate

a)

construct validity

b)

content validity

c)

face validity

d)

validity

6.

Which theorist(s) developed the idea of a "g-factor"?

a)

Spearman

b)

Thurstone

c)

Mayer/Salovey

d)

Gardner

7.

Which theorist(s) developed a theory of 7 intelligences that are all mainly academic?

a)

Spearman

b)

Thurstone

c)

Gardner

d)

Sternberg

8.

Which theorist(s) developed a triarchic theory of intelligence including analytic, creative, and practical intelligences?

a)

Thurstone

b)

Mayor and Salovey

c)

Gardner

d)

Sternberg

9.

Which theorist(s) developed a theory of emotional intelligence?

a)

Spearman

b)

Sternberg

c)

Mayer/Salovey

d)

Gardner

10.

Which theorist(s) developed a theory of 8 different intelligences as well as the idea of savant syndrome?

a)

Spearman

b)

Thurstone

c)

Gardner

d)

Sternberg

11.

Which of the following is the correct formula for IQ?

a)

IQ=mental agechrono age×100IQ=\frac{mental\ age}{chrono\ age}\times100  

b)

IQ=chrono agemental age×100IQ=\frac{chrono\ age}{mental\ age}\times100  

c)

IQ = mental age100×(chrono age)IQ\ =\ \frac{mental\ age}{100}\times\left(chrono\ age\right)  

d)

IQ = mental age × chrono ageIQ\ =\ mental\ age\ \times\ chrono\ age  

12.

If a person has a mental age of 9 and a chronological age of 10, what is their IQ?

a)

190

b)

90

c)

110

d)

100

13.

Which number represents the average IQ?

a)

50

b)

75

c)

100

d)

125

14.

Which term describes accumulated knowledge and skills, and increases as we age?

a)

creative intelligence

b)

g-factor

c)

fluid intelligence

d)

crystallized intelligence

15.

True or False: The average IQs of males and females is virtually the same.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Tests like the SAT, which are meant to predict students' future success, are called:

a)

achievement tests

b)

aptitude tests

c)

dumb tests

d)

personality tests

17.

Tests like our unit test on Monday, which are meant to test what you've learned, are called:

a)

achievement tests

b)

aptitude tests

c)

personality tests

d)

dumb tests

18.

Which of the following words describes the proportion of variation within a population that is due to genetics?

a)

eugenics

b)

fluid intelligence

c)

reliability

d)

heritability

19.

Which type of studies tests the same people at different points in their lifetime?

a)

longitudinal studies

b)

cross sectional studies

20.

Twin studies have shown that...

a)

twins have very different intelligences

b)

the size and function of twins' brains is very different

c)

twins score very similarly on intelligence tests

d)

generally, one twin is much smarter than the other

21.

Lewis Terman is best known for...

a)

creating a theory of multiple intelligences

b)

creating the Stanford-Binet intelligence test

c)

helping French schoolchildren

d)

using factor analysis to define the g-factor

22.

Stereotype threat means...

a)

stereotypes can be harmful to individuals

b)

if reminded of a negative stereotype just before taking a test, someone's score may decrease

c)

people can be threatened by stereotypes

d)

all low intelligence test scores are due to negative stereotypes

23.

Intelligence testing IS...

a)

the only way to predict someone's success

b)

a way to measure a person's worth and potential

c)

harmless

d)

helpful in identifying supports students may need in schools

24.

A good test must be

a)

reliable

b)

valid

c)

both reliable and valid

d)

neither reliable nor valid

25.

Which theorist would be most likely to say the following:

"Intelligence is based on 8 types of abilities. Someone can have high mathematical intelligence, but low interpersonal intelligence."

a)

Spearman

b)

Thurstone

c)

Mayer/Salovey

d)

Gardner

26.

Which theorist would be most likely to say which of the following:

"Someone who maintains positive social relationships, can regulate their own emotions, and reads others' emotions well has high emotional intelligence."

a)

Thurstone

b)

Gardner

c)

Mayer + Salovey

d)

Sternberg

27.

Which theorist would be most likely to say the following:

"Practical intelligence and creative intelligence are just as important as analytic intelligence."

a)

Sternberg

b)

Spearman

c)

Mayer/Salovey

d)

Thurstone

28.

Spearman is known for his there that there is one type of intelligence, called the (a)   , that underlies all mental capabilities

29.

Which word describes the process of ensuring all test-takers have the same environment?

a)

validity

b)

reliability

c)

standardization

d)

accountability

30.

On an ELA exam about "Something Wicked This Way Comes," whether or not the questions are actually about the book.

a)

face validity

b)

content validity

c)

construct validity

d)

criterion related/predictive validity