Cognitive Psychology
In applying the biopsychosocial approach to mental illness, which factor would not be included by a psychologist?
Astrological signs at birth
Sociocultural influences like social support systems.
Psychological dynamics like coping skills.
Biological predispositions like genetics.
How might Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory be applied when hiring employees in varying job positions?
Making recruitment decisions solely based on academic qualifications
Hiring based only on past work experience
Assessing analytical, creative, and practical abilities based on job requirements
Focusing solely on potential employees' IQ scores
What is the term used to describe the ability to learn and adapt to new situations?
Aptitude
Achievement
Creativity
Intelligence
According to Spearman's theory, if a person scores high on one cognitive ability test, how would they likely score on other tests that measure different cognitive abilities?
Their scores would be unrelated across different cognitive tests.
They would likely score high because of the general intelligence factor.
They would likely score low due to diminishing returns on cognitive effort.
They would likely show average performance due to regression toward the mean.
To ascertain if Gardner's theory multiple intelligences is beneficial predicting student academic success, what type comparison should researchers make using modern psychometric techniques?
Survey teachers to gauge effectiveness of teaching strategies derived from Gardner's theory without direct measurement of student outcomes.
Invite expert panels to review curricular content and assess alignment with Gardner's theory based on their subjective evaluation related to academic success.
Compare academic performance of students educated under a curriculum designed around multiple intelligences against those using traditional educational models using adaptive testing methods to account for individual differences in learning styles.
Look for patterns in SAT scores to see correlation between various subtests purported to reflect different kinds of intelligences postulated by Gardner.
How is Charles Spearman's theory of general intelligence criticized in relation to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?
Spearman's theory oversimplifies intelligence by attributing it to a single factor, while Gardner suggests multiple distinct areas of ability.
Gardner opposes the idea of intelligence entirely, contrary to Spearman who supports it.
Spearman's theory is too complex and takes into account too many factors compared to Gardner's simpler understanding.
Both theories are identical; there is no significant difference or critique between them.
Who is credited with the development of the first intelligence test?
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Alfred Binet
Carl Jung

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Which of the following is FALSE about Alfred Binet's original intent when he developed an intelligence test?
He intended it as a definitive measure of a person's innate intellectual potential.
He aimed to identify children who required special education.
He believed his tests would help improve education rather than label children.
The tests were designed with French schoolchildren in mind.
In intelligence testing research, deceiving participants about their test scores could raise ethical concerns primarily under which principle?
Right to full disclosure.
Right to privacy and confidentiality.
Right to protection from psychological harm.
Right to be treated with respect and dignity.
Which theory of intelligence suggests that there are multiple types of intelligence, including interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence?
Sternberg's triarchic theory
Thurstone's primary mental abilities theory
Spearman's two-factor theory
Gardner's multiple intelligences theory