Theories and Models of Intelligence

Who proposed the concept of general intelligence (g factor)?

• Alfred Binet

• Theodore Simon

• Charles Spearman

• Lewis Terman

What is the primary goal of the Human Genome Project?

• To analyze the structure of human DNA

• To determine the location of genes

• To identify bright and 'feeble-minded' children

• To measure general intelligence (g)

Which theory emphasizes mental processes operating within a socio-cultural context?

• Psychometric theory

• Cognitive theory

• Cognitive-contextual theory

• Biological theory

According to the extended Gf-Gc theory of intelligence, what does Gf represent?

• Fluid intelligence

• Crystallized intelligence

• Genetic influences

• Environmental influences

What is the purpose of the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities?

• To measure academic achievement

• To assess cognitive development

• To identify giftedness

• To predict future learning abilities

What is the main criticism of the psychometric approach to intelligence?

• It only measures a small part of intelligence

• It is not based on scientific research

• It is biased towards certain cultural groups

• It does not consider genetic influences

Who developed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

• Charles Spearman

• Alfred Binet

• Robert Sternberg

• Lewis Terman

What is the primary purpose of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

• To measure academic achievement

• To assess cognitive abilities in children

• To identify giftedness

• To predict future career success

What is the relationship between genetics and intelligence?

• Intelligence is solely determined by genetics

• Intelligence is solely determined by the environment

• There is no relationship between genetics and intelligence

• There are shared genetic influences affecting intelligence

What is the main difference between aptitude and achievement tests?

• Aptitude tests measure cognitive abilities, while achievement tests measure academic performance

• Aptitude tests measure academic performance, while achievement tests measure cognitive abilities

• Aptitude tests measure general intelligence, while achievement tests measure specific abilities

• Aptitude tests measure specific abilities, while achievement tests measure general intelligence