The Nature of Intelligence and Intelligence Testing Quiz

Charles Spearman introduced the concept of general intelligence, or 'g factor.'

Logical-mathematical is NOT one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences.

Cultural bias is NOT a characteristic of a good intelligence test.

Mental age is a measure of an individual's cognitive abilities compared to their chronological age in intelligence testing.

The primary purpose of intelligence testing is to predict future academic success.

Interpersonal skills are NOT typically considered in intelligence tests.

Achievement tests measure current knowledge or skills, while aptitude tests measure potential for future performance.

IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient in intelligence testing.

Daniel Goleman introduced the idea of 'emotional intelligence.'

Analytical Intelligence is a key component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory.

The main focus is that intelligence is comprised of distinct and independent abilities, according to Howard Gardner's theory.

Convergent thinking is NOT a characteristic of creative intelligence.

Daniel Goleman developed the concept of 'emotional quotient' (EQ) as a measure of emotional intelligence.

Fluid intelligence is the ability to think logically and solve problems in novel situations.

The Flynn effect suggests that intelligence scores increase over time.

Alfred Binet developed the first widely used intelligence test, the Binet-Simon Scale.

A common criticism is that standardized intelligence tests are often considered too culturally biased.

Crystallized intelligence, according to Cattell's theory, is the accumulation of knowledge and skills over time.

Francis Galton developed the concept of 'psychometric intelligence' and created the first IQ test.

Sensory bias is NOT a type of bias that can affect intelligence testing.

Cognitive reserve is the brain's ability to withstand damage and function effectively despite age-related changes.