Understanding Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities Quiz

Explore cognitive psychology with this quiz covering working memory, intelligence theories, brain functions, and more!

#1

Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences?

Albert Einstein
Howard Gardner
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
#2

In the context of intelligence testing, what does IQ stand for?

Intelligence Questionnaire
Intellectual Quotient
Inquisitive Quotient
Intuition Quotient
#3

Who proposed the concept of emotional intelligence?

Daniel Goleman
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
John Locke
#4

Which psychologist is known for his hierarchy of needs theory?

B. F. Skinner
Abraham Maslow
John Watson
Erik Erikson
#5

Who is considered the father of modern psychology and established the first psychology laboratory?

Sigmund Freud
John B. Watson
B. F. Skinner
Wilhelm Wundt
#6

What is the term for the mental process of organizing and interpreting sensory information?

Perception
Memory
Attention
Cognition
#7

Which of the following is a key component of working memory?

Long-term memory
Central executive
Sensory memory
Procedural memory
#8

Which neurotransmitter is associated with learning and memory?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#9

What is the primary function of the prefrontal cortex in the brain?

Motor control
Emotional regulation
Visual processing
Auditory perception
#10

Which cognitive ability is associated with the ability to manipulate and rotate mental representations of objects?

Working memory
Spatial reasoning
Verbal comprehension
Processing speed
#11

In the context of cognitive development, what is the sensorimotor stage according to Piaget?

Stage of abstract reasoning
Stage of formal operations
Stage of concrete operations
Stage of early sensory and motor experiences
#12

What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or values?

Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
Hindsight bias
Availability heuristic
#13

What does the term 'fluid intelligence' refer to?

The ability to solve novel problems
Accumulated knowledge and skills
Social intelligence
Emotional intelligence
#14

What is the Flynn effect in the context of intelligence testing?

A decline in intelligence over generations
An increase in intelligence over generations
A stable trend in intelligence
A cultural bias in intelligence tests
#15

What is the main idea behind Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

There is only one type of intelligence
Intelligence is fixed and cannot be developed
There are multiple types of intelligences
Intelligence is solely based on genetics
#16

What is the role of the hippocampus in memory processing?

Emotional regulation
Long-term memory formation
Motor control
Visual processing
#17

What is the primary role of the amygdala in the brain?

Motor control
Language processing
Emotional processing and response
Visual perception
#18

What does the term 'executive functions' refer to in the context of cognitive abilities?

Decision-making and self-control
Sensory perception
Language processing
Motor skills

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