CHAPTER 1- VARIATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES

REVISION WORKSHEET 2

PART -1

1. Which of the following provides the best evidence of environmental influence on intelligence? [1M]

[a] There is a higher positive correlation in IQ between identical twins reared apart than between fraternal
twins raised together

[b] There is a positive correlation between the IQ of adopted children and their biological parents

[c] There is a positive correlation between the IQ of biologically unrelated children raised in the same home

[d] There is a higher positive correlation in IQ between identical twins than between fraternal twins

2. Howard Gardner is notable for which of the following? [1M]

[a] Creating the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

[b] Revising the Stanford-Binet

[c] Research on multiple intelligences

[d] Writing The Bell Curve

3. A nine-year-old child with a mental age of twelve would have what IQ? [1M]

[a] 133

[b] 75

[c] 108

[d]120

4. The notion of contextual intelligence implies that intelligence is a product of environmental

demands____________________. [1M]

5. The Mental Age of an 8 year old child with an IQ of 110 is _____8 years 8 months. [1M]

6. Dr. Trehan, a famous heart surgeon, would be high on __________________ Spatial intelligence. [1M]

7. Terman showed that intectually gifted children are successful during their youth but fail to reach their
potential in adulthood. [TRUE/FALSE] [1M]

8. The first formal test of general intelligence that appeared in 1905 was the: [1M]

[a] Binet- Simon Scale

[b] Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

[c] Wechsler Intelligence Scale for children

[d] Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

9. According to Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence, ________ componential intelligence is similar to

the kind of intelligence considered by traditional theories of intelligence, primarily reflecting our
information-processing ability, which helps in academic performance. [1M]

10. A form of mental retardation associated with certain physical deformities, that is caused by an extra,
third chromosome on the 21st pair is known as: [1M]

[a] Cerebral Palsy

[b] Down Syndrome

[c] Mental giftedness

[d] Phenylketonuria

11. A contemporary measure of IQ would investigate how well a student performs: [1M]

[a] on a limited set of cognitive tasks.

[b] when under stress.

[c] on creative tasks.

[d]in social settings.

12. Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences proposes the eight intelligences: [1M]

[a] are isolated from each other.

[b] can all be assessed by IQ tests.

[c] interact.

[d] are considered “g.”

13. A dull child`s Mental Age is more than his chronological age. [TRUE/FALSE] [1M]

14. Mr. Jose is reviewing a standardized testing report. He notices that his Hispanic students scored
significantly lower than his Asian students. Mr. Jose should conclude that: [1M]

[a] the Asian students are smarter than the Hispanic students.

[b] the Asian students prepared more for the IQ test.

[c] cultural differences, not intelligence, may have influenced results.

[d] test scores were most influenced by heredity.

15. Which of the following persons best illustrates Sternberg and Wagner’s concept of practical
intelligence? [1M]

[a] Ria, a school student who quickly recognizes the correct answers to multiple-choice test questions
[b] Nitya, a class XII student who generates many creative research ideas

[c] Bhavana, a newspaper reporter who has a knack for making connections with very important people

16. Anirudh is great at math and interpersonal reasoning, but he seems to struggle with verbal skills and
ability. Which theorist would support the idea that it is possible for a person to have separate or multiple
intelligence? [1M]

[a] Charles Spearman

[b] Howard Gardner

[c] Alfred Binet

[d] Noam Chomsky

17. The Intelligence Quotient (IQ) was proposed in 1912 by William Stern______________________. [1M]

18. Mohita has an extensive vocabulary, is good in math, deals well with other people, and is excellent at
solving logic puzzles. Siddharth knows a lot about nature, is a good tennis player, and plays the harp in the
orchestra. According to Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, who is more intelligent? [1M]

[a] Mohita, because she has high verbal and math ability.

[b] Mohita, because Siddharth’s abilities don’t demonstrate intelligence.

[c] Mohita, because she has more abilities than Siddharth.

[d] Neither, they are just differently talented.

19. A _______________ shows that most people are average. In the case of intelligence, most people have
an IQ around _______________. [1M]

[a] normal distribution; 10

[b] normal distribution, 100

[c] average distribution, 120

20. Peter is not only in touch with his own feelings but understands the feelings of others and gets along well
with almost everyone he meets. He may be high in which kind of intelligence? [1M]

[a] Emotional

[b] Social

[c] Linguistic

[d]Interpersonal

21. In which of the following cultures is an independent view of the self most likely to be a norm? [1M]

[a] China

[b] Japan
[c] America

[d] Africa

22. Self-report is a form of clinical observation involving which of the following? [1M]

[a] Clients measure their own galvanic skin responses

[b] Clients measuring their own heart rate.

[c] Clients observing their own behavior and recording it

[d[ Clients record their dreams

23. Many studies suggest that intelligence is affected by: [1M]

[a] primarily genetic factors

[b] primarily environmental factors

[c] both genetic and environmental factors

[d] level of education

24. Benny`s IQ is 50. He works in a closely supervised setting assembling toys and has some problems
expressing himself. Benny would be classified as having Mild____________ retardation. [1M]

25. Generating a single correct answer to an intelligence test question illustrates which type of thinking?
[1M]

[a] Divergent

[b]Convergent

[c]Creative

[d] Analogy

26. Rita is well aware about her internal strengths and limitations and uses that knowledge to effectively
relate to others. According to Gardner which kind of intelligence does she possess? Intrapersonal

27. Tarini, is a diligent girl, who shows commitment, persistence and patience. All her behaviour is goal
directed. Such characteristics focus on ______________________ facet of integral intelligence:

[a] Cognitive capacity

[b] Entrepreneurial competence

[c] Emotional competence

[d] Social competence

28. Ability to use past experience creatively to solve novel problems is Experiential
intelligence_____________________.
29. The range of IQ of an individual with mild deficiency is 50-70 __________.

30. Name any one performance test. Koh’s Block design test

31. According to the notion of contextual intelligence, _____________Street smartness is implied as a factor
for intelligence.

32. Which model proposes interdependent functioning between the neurological systems? PASS Model

33. If intelligence is a normally distributed characteristic, then you would expect to find it:

a. to be different abilities in different people

b. to be spread throughout the population, but with most people clustered near the middle of the range

c. to be significant degree only in people whose IQ scores are above 100

d. to be determined entirely by heredity factors

34. Which one of Robert Sternberg`s types of intelligence is also known as “business sense” or “street
smarts”? contextual intelligence

35. Putting things into new perspective can be termed as creativity. TRUE/FALSE

36. ______________________Aptitude refers to an individual`s underlying potential for acquiring skills.

37. Baqer Mehdi has developed a test for intelligence. TRUE/FALSE

PART -2
Q1) Multiple Choice Questions:
a) Rashi is distinct from her classmates and always differs from them in all behavioral patterns.
This phenomenon is known as ……………….
b) A violent child tends to behave submissively and nicely in front of the principal. This changes in
his behavior is due to …………………..
c) Charles Spearman prepared a
1. Two Factor Theory 2. Level One Level Two theory 3. Theory of Primary mental
abilities
d) Guilford gave a model of
1. 150 Cells 2. 180 Cells 3. 170 Cells 4. 120 Cells
e) Spatial Ability refers to
1. Skills in forming visual images and patterns
2. Sensitivity to feature natural world
3. Using the body flexibility and creatively
f) Experimental intelligence refers to
1. Analysis of information 2. Ability to deal with environment 3. using past experience creatively
 g) Simultaneous and successive processing is a part of
1. Triarchic theory 2. PASS model theory 3. Multiple intelligence Theory
h) Binet’s first successful attempt to formally measure intelligence took place
in the year 1. 1912 2. 1920 3. 1905 4. 1910
i) The concept of the intelligence quotient was devised by
1. Alfred Binet 2. Simon 3. Williams Stern 4. Robert Stern Berg
j) People with low average intelligence have an IQ range of
1. 90-109 2. 80-89 3. 70-79 4. Above 130
k) The First organized program for retarded was started by Seguin
in the year 1. 1947 2. 1837 3. 1920 4. 1825
l) is an individual test which is made up of variety of subtests
1. WAIS …..Wechsler’s Adult Intelligence scale 2. Draw a man test 3.Alexander’s
pass along
Q2) Name the following

1) 3 individual tests
2) 3 group tests
3) 3 verbal tests
4) 3 non verbal tests
5) 3 performance test
6) 3 aptitude tests
7) 5 intelligence test
8) 5 intelligence test for which Indian norms have been developed
9) Any 4 intelligence tests developed in India
Q3) “Roma is a 10 years old girl how has an exceptional general ability which can be seen in wide variety
of areas”
a) Which ability is been discussed here?
b) Explain its important characteristics in detail?
Q4) Differentiate between the following
a) Culture Fair and culture bias test
b) Individual and group test
c) Verbal, Non verbal and performance tests
d) Talent and giftedness.
Give Examples
Q5) Explain the various domains of Psychological attribute that categorizes
variety of tests.
Q6) How is Psychometric approach different from information processing
approach?
Q6) How is Psychometric approach different from information processing
approach?
Q7) Explain the theory of Primary mental abilities?

Q8) “According to the structure of intellect model traits are divided into three parts- Products, contents
and Operations” Justify
Q9) How is intelligence an interplay of nature and nurture?
Q10) “According to various psychologists’ one must guard against the erroneous practices associated with
Intelligence”. Justify
Q11) What is technological intelligence? How does it vary from culture to culture?
b) Give the Indian traditional view of intelligence?
Q12) What role does Emotional intelligence play in an individual’s life?
Q13) “Sharad is a class XIIth boy who is generally known as the emotionally intelligent guy of the class”
a) What characteristics do you think makes Sharad an emotionally intelligent boy?
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