Chapter 9 Psychology

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    What defines intelligence testing?

    It assesses cognitive abilities and potential.

    What is the GRE?

    A standardized test for graduate school admissions.

    What is the LSAT?

    A test for law school admissions evaluating reading and reasoning.

    What does the MCAT measure?

    Knowledge and skills necessary for medical school.

    How does the Binet-Simon approach define intelligence?

    As the ability to think, understand, reason, and adapt.

    What is mental age?

    The average intellectual ability score for a specific age group.

    How is IQ calculated in the Stanford-Binet Test?

    Mental Age divided by Chronological Age, multiplied by 100.

    What was a consequence of the Stanford-Binet Test?

    It led to the misuse of intelligence tests based on genetic assumptions.

    What is anthropometrics?

    The method of measuring physical and mental variation in humans.

    Who developed the anthropometric approach?

    Sir Francis Galton.

    What does social Darwinism imply about intelligence?

    It suggests that intelligence is linked to survival and evolution.

    What is the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?

    It is the most commonly used intelligence test for adolescents and adults.

    What does Deviation IQ measure?

    It compares an individual's IQ to the average score of their age group.

    How is IQ calculated using the Wechsler scale?

    Mental age divided by chronological age, multiplied by 100.

    What age do intelligence scores stabilize?

    Scores stabilize around the age of 16.

    What does a normal distribution of intelligence scores indicate?

    Most scores cluster around the average, with fewer extreme scores.

    What is the significance of a score of 100 on the Wechsler scale?

    It represents the average IQ score for the population.

    What are the components of the Wechsler IQ score?

    Full scale IQ, General ability index, and Cognitive proficiency index.

    How does the General ability index differ from the Cognitive proficiency index?

    The General ability index focuses on overall cognitive ability, while the Cognitive proficiency index assesses processing speed and working memory.

    What happens to IQ scores as age increases?

    Scores may reflect a person's mental age relative to their chronological age.

    What is the implication of a score below 70 on the Wechsler scale?

    It indicates potential intellectual disability.