Creativity
Intelligence
IQ
Motivation
Topics from Previous Exams
100

What is the type of thinking that involves all problem solving leading to one single answer?

Convergent thinking

100

Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences?

Gardner

100

What score is considered "normal" in an IQ test?

100

100

What are the 2 types of motivation?

Intrinsic and Extrinsic

100

The case of Phineas Gage, who survived a railroad spike through the brain, is an example of what type of research?

Case study

200

Which type of thinking is generally considered more creative?

Divergent thinking

200

Who developed the "g" theory of intelligence?

Spearman

200

IQ score is determined by dividing what by the individual's actual age and multiplying by 100?

Mental age

200

Where does extrinsic motivation come from?

A source outside the individual

200

In Pavlov's study on classical conditioning, what was the conditioned stimulus?

The bell

300

What is the definition of creativity?

Solving problems by combining ideas or behaviors in new ways

300

Sternberg's Triarchic Theory involves analytic intelligence, creative intelligence, and what third type of intelligence?

Practical

300

What is the standard deviation on an IQ test?

15

300

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is at the top of the hierarchy the culminates in peak experiences?

Self-actualization

300

What part of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for voluntary muscle movements?

Somatic

400

Give 2 ways a person can stimulate divergent thinking

Brainstorming, free writing, keeping a journal, and mind or subject mapping

400

The definition of intelligence includes the abilities to learn from experience, acquire knowledge, and what else?

Adapt

400

Which theory of intelligence was used to create IQ tests?

G theory

400

What is an innate behavior pattern in people or animals?

Instinct

400

What type of reinforcement schedule is most effective for increasing behavior?

Partial reinforcement, variable ratio, or variable interval

500

First responders are notified that a car is speeding down the interstate, unable to slow down or stop due to mechanical failure.  What type of thinking will they use to bring the vehicle to a stop while minimizing injuries?

Divergent thinking

500

Janet notices small changes in the facial expressions of those around her, does very well with group work, and tends to be the peacemaker in her family.  Which of Gardner's multiple intelligences does Janet likely excel in?

Interpersonal

500

What percent of the population typically scores as "gifted" on an IQ test?

2%

500

Introverts and extroverts are both motivated by this need, but in very different ways.  Which need from Need Theory is this?

Need for Affiliation

500

A study shows that those who spend more time reading spend less time socializing.  This is an example of what type of correlation?

Negative

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