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Intelligence and Giftedness in EdPsych MCQ

One of the first theories of intelligence, which posited that performance on intelligence tests could be attributed to a general mental ability, and abilities in specific domains is known as_____

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Correct Answer: Two-factor Theory of Intelligence

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Three Ring Conception of Giftedness is composed of how many behaviors?

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Correct Answer: Three

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Theory of Successful Intelligence is a theory proposed by Robert Sternberg in which success is defined as the ability to succeed in life and involves finding ways to effectively balance one’s _____

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Correct Answer: All of these

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Theory of Multiple Intelligences Is a theory of intelligence proposed by Howard Gardner that consists of _____ separate but interacting intelligences.

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Correct Answer: Eight

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A_____ , automatic activation of prior knowledge about a stereotype, which hinders performance on cognitive tasks is known as Stereotype Threat.

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Correct Answer: Unconscious

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The degree of variability in a group of scores or how much the scores deviate from or vary from around the average score is known as_____

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Correct Answer: Standard Deviation

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Self fulfilling Prophecy is a groundless expectation that becomes true simply because it was not expected.

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Correct Answer: True

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Schoolhouse Giftedness reflects_____

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Correct Answer: All of these

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_____ is characterized by the ability to apply knowledge and to effectively implement solutions in real-life contexts.

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Correct Answer: Practical Abilities

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Norm Referenced is an interpretation in which one evaluates the performance of an individual as compared to other similar testtakers.

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Correct Answer: True

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Norm Group refers to all other test-takers having characteristics similar to the individual taking a test, such as grade, ethnic or racial status, or geographic region.

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Correct Answer: All of these

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A set of cognitive tasks that measures general cognitive ability in children and adults—typically used to predict school achievement is known as _____ test.

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Correct Answer: IQ

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Individually Administered IQ Tests refers to IQ testing in which an examiner tests an examinee one-on-one; the tester presents items _____

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Correct Answer: Orally

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An approach to IQ testing in which an examiner administers an IQ test to a group of individuals in a _____ format.

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Correct Answer: Paper and pencil

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An elusive trait characterized by low achievement in one of a variety of domains is known as Giftedness.

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Correct Answer: False

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Flynn Effect is a phenomenon in which IQ scores have _____ over successive generations throughout the world.

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Correct Answer: Increased

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An approach designed to broaden and deepen the knowledge of students who are gifted while keeping them within their grade level is known as_____

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Correct Answer: Enrichment

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Deviation IQ is a standard score derived from raw scores; it indicates a test taker’s performance relative to all other test takers having similar characteristics.

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Correct Answer: True

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Curriculum Compacting is an approach to streamlining the curricular material for students who are _____ by teaching only content that has not been mastered, allowing for advanced instruction or enrichment activities in the time saved by eliminating already learned content.

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Correct Answer: Gifted

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Creative Productive Giftedness reflects talents in _____

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Correct Answer: All of these

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Creative Abilities refer to the ability _____

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Correct Answer: Both

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A grouping method for gifted students in which they are placed together in one classroom that also contains nongifted students at various achievement levels is known as _____

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Correct Answer: Cluster Grouping

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_____ is an Analytical Ability.

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Correct Answer: All of these

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A method recommended for gifted students in which they move quickly through grades or receive instruction above grade level in one or two subjects is known as_____

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Correct Answer: Acceleration

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Tina is a gifted student who is interested in engineering. Her teacher has suggested that she research a problem, find out how engineers typically approach that problem, and try to come up with her own solution. She will then build a model to present to the class. Tina’s teacher is providing her with ______.

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Correct Answer: Enrichment activities

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Teaching for successful intelligence is most appropriate for ______.

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Correct Answer: All subjects and all grade levels

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Which of the following statements about gender and IQ test scores is true?

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Correct Answer: There are more boys than girls at both the high and low ends of the distribution.

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All of the following directly contribute to the development of intelligence EXCEPT ______.

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Correct Answer: Socioeconomic status of parents

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The average IQ score is ______ with a standard deviation of ______.

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Correct Answer: 100; 15

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According to the three-ring conception of giftedness, all of the following are important traits EXCEPT ______.

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Correct Answer: High scores on standardized tests

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According to Sternberg’s theory, intelligence is based on ______.

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Correct Answer: Our ability to meet our personal goals

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Howard Gardner proposed which theory?

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Correct Answer: The theory of multiple intelligences

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One of the distinctions between hierarchical and multidimensional theories of intelligence is ______.

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Correct Answer: Multidimensional theories place less emphasis on general intelligence.

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Giftedness is best defined as ______.

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Correct Answer: Exceptional ability in specific domains

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