#1
Which of the following is a widely used intelligence test?
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
ExplanationA widely used test measuring cognitive ability in adults.
#2
Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences?
Howard Gardner
ExplanationGardner proposed that intelligence is not a single entity but is composed of multiple modalities.
#3
Which of the following is not a component of emotional intelligence according to Daniel Goleman?
Logical reasoning
ExplanationEmotional intelligence primarily involves understanding and managing emotions.
#4
Who developed the first intelligence test?
Alfred Binet
ExplanationBinet developed the first test to identify children who needed remedial education.
#5
Which of the following is not a factor that influences intelligence?
Blood type
ExplanationBlood type is not linked to intelligence, unlike factors such as genetics and environment.
#6
What is the Stanford-Binet test primarily used for?
Assessing cognitive abilities
ExplanationIt assesses various cognitive abilities including knowledge, reasoning, and problem-solving.
#7
What does IQ stand for in intelligence testing?
Intelligent Quotient
ExplanationA measure of a person's intelligence derived from standardized tests.
#8
Which of the following theories suggests that intelligence is composed of general ability (g) and specific abilities (s)?
Cattell-Horn-Carroll Theory
ExplanationThis theory suggests intelligence has a hierarchical structure with general and specific factors.
#9
What does the Rorschach inkblot test assess?
Personality
ExplanationIt assesses personality characteristics and emotional functioning.
#10
Which of the following is a critique of intelligence testing?
All of the above
ExplanationCritiques include cultural bias, limited scope, and overemphasis on academic abilities.
#11
Who introduced the concept of 'emotional quotient' (EQ)?
Daniel Goleman
ExplanationGoleman popularized the concept of EQ as a measure of emotional intelligence.
#12
What is the typical range of IQ scores for individuals considered intellectually disabled?
Below 70
ExplanationAn IQ score below 70 is often indicative of intellectual disability.
#13
What is the Flynn effect?
The tendency for intelligence scores to increase over time
ExplanationAn observed increase in intelligence scores across generations.
#14
What is the difference between crystallized and fluid intelligence?
Crystallized intelligence is acquired knowledge, while fluid intelligence is the ability to solve novel problems.
ExplanationCrystallized intelligence is based on experience, while fluid intelligence is more abstract.
#15
Who developed the concept of 'mental age'?
Alfred Binet
ExplanationBinet introduced the concept to compare an individual's mental development to their chronological age.
#16
Which of the following is an example of a performance-based intelligence test?
Block Design subtest of WAIS
ExplanationThis test measures spatial visualization and motor skills as part of intelligence assessment.
#17
What does the acronym 'WISC' stand for in psychology?
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
ExplanationA standardized test for assessing cognitive abilities in children aged 6 to 16.