Question 1

Hunt, a psychologist who studies intelligence, has proposed that nations with the most advanced economies and greatest national wealth are those that make best use of cognitive _____, that is, ways to amplify and extend general cognitive ability.

Accepted Answer

A)   modifiers
B)   tools
C)   artifacts
D)   optimizers

Question 2

When driving, adults are _____ distracted by talking on a cell phone _____ to a passenger.

Accepted Answer

A)   more; than
B)   less; than
C)   equally; and
D)   not; or

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a relatively modern cognitive artifact?

Accepted Answer

A)   the number system
B)   mathematics
C)   written language
D)   electricity

Question 4

The older Gary gets the more difficult it is going to be for him to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   define the word "homemade"
B)   answer what comes next in the series "4916253"
C)   recall the seventh president of the United States
D)   learn the meaning of a new word

Question 5

Paula is a middle-aged doctor who is an expert at laser eye surgery for the correction of myopia (nearsightedness) . She graduated from medical school 35 years ago. Daryl is a young doctor who also does the surgery; he graduated from medical school 5 years ago. According to the textbook, who would likely be the better choice for operating on your eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Paula; she will probably complete the operation more quickly than Daryl
B)   Paula; she has done the operation so often that she is more strategic and flexible
C)   Daryl; he graduated more recently and knows the most recent techniques
D)   Daryl; since he is younger, he thinks faster and can adjust to problems that arise

Question 6

Thinking that occurs without deliberate, conscious thought is _____ processing.

Accepted Answer

A)   strategic
B)   flexible
C)   automatic
D)   intuitive

Question 7

The Mullers have just had a baby. Both parents must now adapt to the new demands of caring for an infant. This will require the form of intelligence that Sternberg calls _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   formal
B)   creative
C)   analytic
D)   practical

Question 8

The basic intelligence that makes learning quick and thorough is referred to as _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)   fluid
B)   crystallized
C)   practical
D)   creative

Question 9

If a person is experiencing stress and the person's organ reserve is depleted, the physiological toll of those stressors can _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   boost the immune system
B)   decrease blood pressure
C)   speed up the heart
D)   produce long, deep sleeps

Question 10

The skill, flexibility, and strategies needed to raise a family are a manifestation of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   expertise
B)   intelligence
C)   coping
D)   weathering

Question 11

Which type of intelligence is usually MOST valued during high school and college?

Accepted Answer

A)   creative
B)   practical
C)   behavioral
D)   analytic

Question 12

The Wilson family is having a big reunion and four generations of Wilsons are expected to attend. Applying the Flynn effect to this family, we would expect that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the first generation of Wilsons would score the highest on a standard IQ test
B)   the fourth generation of Wilsons would score the highest on a standard IQ test
C)   the second and third generations of Wilsons would score similarly on a standard IQ test
D)   all four generations would score similarly on a standard IQ test

Question 13

An expert internal medicine doctor may prefer a patient who _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   has a clearly diagnosable condition
B)   is in perfect health
C)   has symptoms that do not match any diagnosable condition
D)   does not come in for medical care until their home remedies fail

Question 14

Practical intelligence is supported by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   experience and flexibility
B)   education and wealth
C)   health and nutrition
D)   GPA and advanced degrees

Question 15

The term g refers to _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)   grand
B)   general
C)   great
D)   gross

Question 16

Major stressors and daily hassles _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   can impair cognitive functioning
B)   can enhance cognitive functioning
C)   can improve cognitive functioning.
D)   have no impact on cognitive functioning

Question 17

To solve a problem in his or her special area, the expert is more likely than the novice to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   rely on past experiences
B)   give conscious attention to all aspects of the problem
C)   rely on formal procedures
D)   verbalize exactly how he or she achieves results

Question 18

Despite experiencing Hurricane Katrina, Alice continued to believe that God was caring and benevolent. Because of these beliefs, Alice was more likely to experience _____ after experiencing Katrina.

Accepted Answer

A)   post-traumatic stress disorder
B)   post-traumatic growth
C)   depression
D)   anxiety

Question 19

With which coping style do people try to attack a stressor in some way?

Accepted Answer

A)   emotion-focused
B)   problem-focused
C)   avoidant coping
D)   ignoring-retreating

Exam 21: Seciton 3: Adulthood: Cognitive Development

Which type of intelligence is usually MOST valued during high school and college?

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Practical intelligence is supported by _____.

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The Mullers have just had a baby. Both parents must now adapt to the new demands of caring for an infant. This will require the form of intelligence that Sternberg calls _____.

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The older Gary gets the more difficult it is going to be for him to _____.

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When driving, adults are _ distracted by talking on a cell phone _ to a passenger.

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If a person is experiencing stress and the person's organ reserve is depleted, the physiological toll of those stressors can _____.

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The basic intelligence that makes learning quick and thorough is referred to as _____ intelligence.

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With which coping style do people try to attack a stressor in some way?

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Which of the following is an example of a relatively modern cognitive artifact?

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Hunt, a psychologist who studies intelligence, has proposed that nations with the most advanced economies and greatest national wealth are those that make best use of cognitive _____, that is, ways to amplify and extend general cognitive ability.

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Major stressors and daily hassles _____.

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The skill, flexibility, and strategies needed to raise a family are a manifestation of _____.

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An expert internal medicine doctor may prefer a patient who _____.

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To solve a problem in his or her special area, the expert is more likely than the novice to _____.

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The Wilson family is having a big reunion and four generations of Wilsons are expected to attend. Applying the Flynn effect to this family, we would expect that _____.

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Thinking that occurs without deliberate, conscious thought is _____ processing.

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Despite experiencing Hurricane Katrina, Alice continued to believe that God was caring and benevolent. Because of these beliefs, Alice was more likely to experience _____ after experiencing Katrina.

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The term g refers to _____ intelligence.

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The Mullers have just had a baby. Both parents must now adapt to the new demands of caring for an infant. This will require the form of intelligence that Sternberg calls _____.

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The older Gary gets the more difficult it is going to be for him to _____.

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Thinking that occurs without deliberate, conscious thought is _____ processing.

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Despite experiencing Hurricane Katrina, Alice continued to believe that God was caring and benevolent. Because of these beliefs, Alice was more likely to experience _____ after experiencing Katrina.

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