#1
Which of the following is a commonly used measure of intelligence?
IQ
ExplanationIQ is a widely used measure of cognitive abilities.
#2
Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?
Mean
ExplanationThe mean is a measure indicating the average value of a dataset.
#3
In psychology, what does the term 'reliability' refer to?
The consistency of a test's scores
ExplanationReliability refers to the consistency of results produced by a psychological test.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a type of memory according to Atkinson and Shiffrin's multi-store model?
Working memory
ExplanationWorking memory is not a distinct type in Atkinson and Shiffrin's model.
#5
Which of the following is an example of a performance-based assessment?
Observation checklist
ExplanationAn observation checklist assesses performance based on direct observation.
#6
Who developed the concept of 'multiple intelligences'?
Howard Gardner
ExplanationHoward Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences.
#7
Which type of memory has the smallest capacity?
Sensory memory
ExplanationSensory memory has the shortest retention time and smallest capacity.
#8
What is the name of the process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved?
Memory consolidation
ExplanationMemory consolidation involves the process of transferring information from short-term to long-term memory.
#9
Who developed the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?
Alfred Binet
ExplanationAlfred Binet is known for developing the first intelligence test.
#10
Which term describes the tendency to recall the first items in a list more effectively?
Primacy effect
ExplanationThe primacy effect is the tendency to better remember items presented at the beginning of a list.
#11
Which statistical term describes the degree to which two variables are related?
Correlation
ExplanationCorrelation measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.
#12
Which type of validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure?
Construct validity
ExplanationConstruct validity assesses if a test measures the intended construct.
#13
Who proposed the concept of 'fluid' and 'crystallized' intelligence?
Raymond Cattell
ExplanationRaymond Cattell introduced the distinction between fluid and crystallized intelligence.
#14
What does the 'Flynn effect' refer to in the context of intelligence testing?
The increase in intelligence scores over generations
ExplanationThe Flynn effect describes the rise in IQ scores over time.