Intelligence Concepts
The G Factor Theory was established by this psychologist
Who is Charles Spearman
The chronological age level that corresponds to a students academic level of performance. Developed by Simon and Binet.
What is mental age
These tests measure future performance
What are aptitude tests
These are the building blocks of cognition
What are concepts
The New England Patriots have 6 Super Bowl titles, the same amount as this other team
What is the Pittsburgh Steelers
This is the name of the #1 little man in Mr. Scammon's life (variations of the name will be accepted on a case by case basis)
Who is Matthew
Howard Gardner established this diverse theory of intelligence
What is Multiple Intelligence Theory
While Rebecca is no longer interested in studying biology, she decides to continue her senior year thesis because she is so close to graduating with her degree and has invested much time and money into it. This concept would explain her situation...
What is the sunk cost fallacy
The AP Psych Exam is an example of this type of test
What is achievement test
When asked about something, these are your best example of what that thing is
What is a prototype
This chess piece is the only one that can move diagonally
What is the bishop
Mr. Scammon graduated with his bachelor's degree from this college
What is UMass Lowell
MA/CA x 100 refers to...
What is intelligence quotient (IQ)
A measure to assess reliability of a test; would require giving a similar assessment on two separate occasions to the same performance group
What is a test-retest reliability
The SAT does great at this measure of testing as it accurately determines college success for a majority of prospective college students
What is predictive validity
These are judgements we make based on recent information or data. Sometimes we are right, sometimes we are not
What is an availability heuristic
This Kate Bush song was prominently featured in Season 4 of the Netflix show, Stranger Things
What is "Running Up That Hill"
This is the first name of Mr. Scammon's wife
What is Elizabeth or Liz
While the Stanford-Binet (SB5) and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Exam (WAIS) would be used to assess cognitively impaired adults, this test would be used for children (acronym only)
If a standardized assessment had a question about Veteran's Day, the makers of the test should be more aware of...
What is cultural bias
The consistency at which a test or assessment yields the desired results
What is reliability
Giving your cat an empty toilet paper tube as a cat toy demonstrates your competency in overcoming this cognitive issue
What is functional fixedness
This Taylor Swift song mentions “friendship bracelets,” based on a tradition that her fans exchange bracelets at her concerts?
What is "You're On Your Own, Kid"
What middle school did Mr. Scammon go to?
What is the CGS
This particular aspect of Gardner's intelligence theory would apply to counselors and psychologists
What is interpersonal intelligence
Creating new cancer medications or coming up with innovative architectural design would involve this type of thought processing
What is divergent thinking
Road tests for driving do a great job at displaying this measure of testing as it puts the student driver in situations they will actually deal with on the road
What is content validity
Someone not being able to see a problem from a fresh perspective would indicate this issue to problem solving
What is a mental set
This 90's Disney Classic is the first Disney film to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Picture
What is Beauty and the Beast
Name two current Methuen High teachers that Scammon had when he was a student
FUN FACT: There are 6 teachers still employed here that I had as a student
Who are:
Mr. Cripps, Ms. Peddy, Mrs. McNichols, Mr. Bellistri, Mrs. Guthrie, Mr. Alliette