#1
Which psychologist is often credited with developing the first intelligence test?
Alfred Binet
ExplanationBinet is credited with the development of the first intelligence test.
#2
What does the term 'g factor' refer to in the context of intelligence?
General intelligence factor
Explanation'g factor' refers to general intelligence factor.
#3
Who developed the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI)?
Daniel Goleman
ExplanationGoleman developed the concept of Emotional Intelligence.
#4
What is the purpose of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) in psychological assessment?
Evaluating personality traits
ExplanationTAT assesses personality traits.
#5
What is the concept of crystallized intelligence?
Accumulated knowledge and skills over time
ExplanationCrystallized intelligence is accumulated knowledge over time.
#6
What is the Flynn effect in the context of intelligence testing?
An increase in intelligence scores over time
ExplanationFlynn effect denotes increasing intelligence scores observed over time.
#7
Which of the following is a commonly used intelligence test for adults?
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
ExplanationWAIS is a commonly used intelligence test for adults.
#8
Which statistical measure is commonly used to express how far away an individual's intelligence score is from the average score of the population?
Standard deviation
ExplanationStandard deviation measures deviation from population average.
#9
What is the primary goal of an IQ test?
Evaluating cognitive abilities
ExplanationIQ tests primarily evaluate cognitive abilities.
#10
Which of the following is NOT one of the domains in Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?
Economic intelligence
ExplanationEconomic intelligence is not a domain in Gardner's theory.
#11
What does the acronym IQ stand for?
Intelligence Quotient
ExplanationIQ stands for Intelligence Quotient.
#12
Which statistical concept refers to the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure?
Validity
ExplanationValidity refers to how well a test measures its intended trait.
#13
What is the purpose of the Raven's Progressive Matrices test?
Evaluating non-verbal reasoning ability
ExplanationRaven's test evaluates non-verbal reasoning ability.
#14
Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that there are different types of intelligence?
Howard Gardner
ExplanationGardner proposed multiple intelligences theory.
#15
In the context of intelligence testing, what does the term 'norms' refer to?
Average performance scores
Explanation'Norms' refer to average performance scores.
#16
Which of the following is a criticism of traditional IQ tests?
They may have cultural bias
ExplanationTraditional IQ tests may have cultural bias.
#17
Which intelligence test is specifically designed for children aged 2 to 7 years old?
Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development
ExplanationBayley Scales are for children aged 2 to 7 years.
#18
In psychometrics, what is the purpose of the reliability coefficient?
Measuring the consistency of test results
ExplanationReliability coefficient measures test result consistency.
#19
What is the concept of stereotype threat in the context of intelligence testing?
The influence of cultural stereotypes on test performance
ExplanationStereotype threat affects test performance via cultural stereotypes.