Which one of the following pairs, according to Thurston's list of mental ability is correctly matched?
A. Verbal meaning ⟺ Understanding of ideas and word meanings
B. Number ⟺ Speed and accuracy in dealing with numbers
C. Space ⟺ The ability to visualize object in
D. All of the above
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. . . . . . . . has both a verbal and a performance scale so that separate information can be obtained about each type of ability.
A. Binet-Simon intelligence test
B. Wechsler intelligence scales
C. Alexander's pass along test
D. None of the above
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. . . . . . . . a cousion of Charles Darwin, developed the first tests designed to measure intelligence.
A. Alfred Binet
B. Francis Galton
C. Lewis Teram
D. None of the above
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The French Government asked . . . . . . . . to devise a test that would detect those children too slow intellectually to profit from regular schooling.
A. Sir Francis Galton
B. Alfred Binet
C. Theodore Simon
D. None of the above
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The Binet test of intelligence was developed on the principle that the processes influencing intelligence test performance
A. Remain same with the years
B. Develop with the years
C. The ratio of MA to CA increases
D. MA/CA decreases
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Read the following statements carefully and give an appropriate response:
(i) The ability to answer general information and comprehension questions shows the most rapid decline during aging.
(ii) The WAIS-R is a group intelligence test.
(iii) Establishing norms and uniform procedures for administering a test are elements of standardization.
(iv) Scores on modern intelligence tests are based on one's deviation IQ (relative s standing among test takers) rather than on the ratio between mental age and chronological age.
A. Statements (i) and (ii) are false, but (iii) and (iv) are true
B. Statements (i) and (iii) are false, but (ii) and (iv) are true
C. All the above statements are true
D. All of the above statements are false
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Peformance on IQ tests has risen substantially around the world at all age levels in recent decades on account of the environmental variables. This phenomenon is known as the
A. Flym effect
B. Primary effect
C. Rare effect
D. Firm effect
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In india, the first institution for mentally retarded was started in Bombay in
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. . . . . . . . occurs most often in very poor household.
A. Retardation
B. Mental retardation
C. Familial retardation
D. All of the above
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Who among the following defines intelligence as the aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully to think rationally and to deal effectively with the environment?
A. Spearman
B. Wayatt
C. David Wechsler
D. Galton
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Which of the following tests is used to measure the general intelligence and mental ability of the child?
A. Gessel Developmental Schedules
B. Cattel Infant Intelligence Scale
C. Bayley Scales of Infant Development
D. All of the above
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. . . . . . . . one of the greatest of British psychologists initiated the two-factor theory of intelligence.
A. Thorndike
B. Spearman
C. Thurstone
D. Guilford
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A . . . . . . . . has the mental age below his chronological age.
A. Dull child
B. Average child
C. Bright child
D. None of the above
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The term emotional intelligence (EQ) is proposed by
A. Daniel Goleman
B. Galton
C. Terman
D. Binnet
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The first group intelligence test was the . . . . . . . . , developed for use in rating world war I military inductees.
A. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
B. American College Test (ACT)
C. College Qualification Test (CQT)
D. Army Alpha Test (AAT)
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David Wechsler has given . . . . . . . . types of intelligence tests.
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. None of the above
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Thurstone's factorial analysis theory lies between the theories of spearman and
A. Guilford
B. Thorndike
C. Simon
D. Binet
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. . . . . . . . was one of the first to take seriously the question of individual difference and their measurement.
A. Binet
B. Thurstone
C. Sir Francis Galton
D. None of the above
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Match
List-I with
List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I (Kinds of intelligence)
List-II (Explanation)
A. Componential intelligence
1. The ability to solve problems of everyday life
B. Practical intelligence
2. The ability to think critically and analytically
C. Experiential intelligence
3. Insight and the ability to formulate new ideas
A. A-2, B-1, C-3
B. A-3, B-1, C-2
C. A-1, B-2, C-3
D. A-1, B-3, C-2
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. . . . . . . . parents may provide not only 'brighter genes' but also a more intellectually stimulating environment.
A. Superior
B. Very superior
C. Bright
D. None of the above
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