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THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT LEARNERS AND Answer: C. General intelligence is correlated
LEARNING PRINCIPLES with specific abilities
Concept of Intelligence, General Intelligence,
and Primary Mental Abilities Explanation: Charles Spearman's two-factor
theory suggests that general intelligence or "g" is
correlated with specific abilities or "s" to some
1. According to Alfred Binet, how did he define degree. According to this theory, performance
intelligence? on tasks related to verbal or mathematical
abilities is influenced by an underlying general
A. The ability to retain information intelligence factor.
B. The ability to make logical judgments
C. The ability to solve complex mathematical 4. According to Raymond Cattell, what are the
problems two types of intelligence that affect human
D. The ability to think creatively and cognitive ability?
imaginatively
A. Fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence
Answer: B. The ability to make logical judgments B. Verbal intelligence and mathematical
intelligence
C. Visual-spatial intelligence and auditory
Explanation: Alfred Binet defined intelligence as
intelligence
"the components of intelligence are reasoning,
D. Working memory and quantitative reasoning
judgment, memory, and the power of
abstraction." He believed that intelligence
involves the ability to make logical judgments Answer: A. Fluid intelligence and crystallized
based on information. intelligence

2. Which psychologist is known for developing Explanation: Raymond Cattell proposed that
the Binet-Simon scale for measuring there are two types of intelligence: fluid
intelligence? intelligence (Gf) and crystallized intelligence
(Gc). Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to
A. Alfred Binet solve problems and think abstractly, while
B. Charles Spearman crystallized intelligence is the accumulation of
C. Raymond Cattell knowledge and skills through experience and
D. Louis Thurstone education.

5. Which component of general intelligence

Answer: A. Alfred Binet
relates to a person's ability to interpret and
manipulate visual information?
Explanation: Alfred Binet, along with Théodore
Simon, developed the Binet-Simon scale, which
A. Fluid reasoning
became widely used for measuring intelligence.
B. Knowledge
C. Quantitative reasoning
3. What is the two-factor theory of general
D. Visual-spatial processing
intelligence proposed by Charles Spearman?

Answer: D. Visual-spatial processing

A. There are multiple types of intelligence
B. Intelligence is determined by genetics
C. General intelligence is correlated with Explanation: Visual-spatial processing is a
specific abilities component of general intelligence that involves
D. Intelligence is fixed and cannot be improved a person's ability to interpret and manipulate
visual information, such as recognizing patterns
and understanding spatial relationships.

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6. How is general intelligence typically 9. Which primary mental ability refers to the
measured? ability to visualize and manipulate patterns and
forms in space?
A. By conducting interviews and observing
behavior A. Word fluency
B. By evaluating social skills and emotional B. Perceptual speed
intelligence C. Spatial visualization
C. By using standardized intelligence tests D. Inductive reasoning
D. By assessing academic performance and
grades Answer: C. Spatial visualization

Answer: C. By using standardized intelligence Explanation: Spatial visualization is a primary

tests mental ability that involves the ability to visualize
and manipulate patterns and forms in space. It
Explanation: General intelligence is typically is essential for tasks such as solving puzzles and
measured using standardized intelligence tests, understanding spatial relationships.
such as the Stanford-Binet test. These tests assess
various cognitive factors thought to contribute 10. What did Thurstone challenge in his model of
to general intelligence. primary mental abilities?

7. What is the average score on many IQ tests? A. The concept of general intelligence
B. The importance of verbal comprehension
A. 90 - 109 C. The validity of intelligence tests
B. 110 - 119 D. The role of memory in intelligence
C. 120 - 129
D. 130 - 144 Answer: A. The concept of general intelligence

Answer: A. 90 - 109 Explanation: Thurstone challenged the concept

of general intelligence in his model of primary
Explanation: The average score on many IQ mental abilities. He proposed that intelligence
tests is typically within the range of 90 to 109. consists of multiple specific abilities, rather than
a single general factor.
8. According to Thurstone's model, what is one of
the primary mental abilities that comprise 11. In Thurstone's model, what does verbal
intelligence? fluency refer to?

A. Social intelligence A. The ability to understand the meaning of

B. Emotional intelligence words
C. Verbal comprehension B. The ability to use words quickly and fluently
D. Numerical ability C. The ability to recall information from memory
D. The ability to solve mathematical problems
Answer: C. Verbal comprehension
Answer: B. The ability to use words quickly and
Explanation: According to Thurstone's model, fluently
one of the primary mental abilities that comprise
intelligence is verbal comprehension, which Explanation: Verbal fluency, according to
refers to the ability to understand the meaning Thurstone's model, refers to the ability to use
of words, concepts, and ideas. words quickly and fluently. It involves tasks such
as rhyming, solving anagrams, and doing
crossword puzzles.
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12. Which primary mental ability involves the aspects contribute to an individual's overall
ability to recall information? intelligence.

A. Word fluency 15. Which psychologist developed the statistical

B. Verbal comprehension technique known as factor analysis?
C. Memory
D. Inductive reasoning A. Alfred Binet
B. Charles Spearman
Answer: C. Memory C. Raymond Cattell
D. Louis Thurstone
Explanation: Memory is a primary mental ability
that involves the ability to recall information, Answer: B. Charles Spearman
such as lists of words, mathematical formulas,
and definitions. Explanation: Charles Spearman developed the
statistical technique known as factor analysis,
13. What does the concept of general which is used in intelligence research to analyze
intelligence propose? the relationships between different test items
and identify underlying factors of intelligence.
A. There is a single factor that underlies all
mental abilities 16. What is the purpose of factor analysis in
B. Intelligence is determined solely by genetics intelligence research?
C. Different types of intelligence are unrelated
to each other A. To measure specific abilities within general
D. Intelligence can only be measured by IQ tests intelligence
B. To compare different types of intelligence
Answer: A. There is a single factor that underlies C. To identify the genetic basis of intelligence
all mental abilities D. To assess cognitive abilities in individuals

Explanation: The concept of general intelligence Answer: A. To measure specific abilities within
proposes that there is a single factor, known as general intelligence
"g," that underlies all mental abilities. It suggests
that different types of intelligence are related to Explanation: The purpose of factor analysis in
each other to some degree. intelligence research is to measure specific
abilities within general intelligence. It helps
14. According to Binet, what are the researchers identify underlying factors that
components of intelligence? contribute to overall cognitive abilities.

A. Memory and cognitive speediness 17. What is the relationship between general
B. Fluid reasoning and quantitative reasoning intelligence and specific abilities according to
C. Verbal comprehension and perceptual Spearman's theory?
speed
D. Reasoning, judgment, memory, and A. General intelligence does not influence
abstraction specific abilities
B. Specific abilities are completely separate from
Answer: D. Reasoning, judgment, memory, and general intelligence
abstraction C. General intelligence is correlated with
specific abilities to some degree
Explanation: According to Alfred Binet, the D. Specific abilities are completely determined
components of intelligence include reasoning, by genetics
judgment, memory, and abstraction. These
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Answer: C. General intelligence is correlated B. To measure the exact numerical value of

with specific abilities to some degree intelligence
C. To determine an individual's potential for
Explanation: According to Spearman's theory, success
general intelligence (g) is correlated with D. To evaluate multiple aspects of intelligence
specific abilities (s) to some degree. While
individuals may excel in specific areas, those Answer: A. To classify individuals based on their
who perform well in one area tend to perform intelligence level
well in other areas as well.
Explanation: According to Alfred Binet, the
18. Which type of intelligence do we acquire purpose of intelligence testing is to classify
through interacting with our environment? individuals based on their intelligence level. It is
used to assess an individual's intellectual abilities
A. Fluid intelligence and provide information about their cognitive
B. Crystallized intelligence strengths and weaknesses.
C. Visual-spatial intelligence
D. Numerical intelligence

Answer: A. Fluid intelligence

Explanation: Fluid intelligence is the type of

intelligence that we acquire through interacting
with our environment. It involves problem-
solving, abstract thinking, and adapting to new
situations.

19. What is the purpose of the Stanford-Binet

intelligence test?

A. To measure general intelligence and specific

abilities
B. To assess memory and cognitive speediness
C. To evaluate social and emotional intelligence
D. To identify genetic factors that influence
intelligence

Answer: A. To measure general intelligence and

specific abilities

Explanation: The purpose of the Stanford-Binet

intelligence test is to measure both general
intelligence and specific abilities. It provides an
overall score as well as subtest scores in various
areas to assess cognitive factors.

20. According to Alfred Binet, what is the

purpose of intelligence testing?

A. To classify individuals based on their

intelligence level
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