1. Modules 25-28: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
Clicker Questions
Exploring Psychology, 10th Edition by David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall
Slides by Laura Beavin Haider, Ph.D.
Modules 25-28: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

2. Thinking
MODULE 25

3. 1. A methodological rule or procedure that guarantees solving a problem is called a/an:
A. heuristic.
B. algorithm.
C. insight.
D. prototype.

4. 1. A methodological rule or procedure that guarantees solving a problem is called a/an: ANSWER
A. heuristic.
B. algorithm.
C. insight.
D. prototype.

5. 2. Which of the following is FALSE regarding decision making?
A. We tend to cling to our beliefs despite contradictory evidence.
B. We make decisions differently depending on how issues are presented.
C. We tend to overestimate accuracy of our judgments.
D. We base most decisions on probabilities and ignore emotions.

6. 2. Which of the following is FALSE regarding decision making? ANSWER
A. We tend to cling to our beliefs despite contradictory evidence.
B. We make decisions differently depending on how issues are presented.
C. We tend to overestimate accuracy of our judgments.
D. We base most decisions on probabilities and ignore emotions.

7. 3. Which of the following is NOT a component Sternberg believes comprises creativity?
A. Imagination
B. Intrinsic motivation
C. High intelligence
D. Venturesome personality

8. 3. Which of the following is NOT a component Sternberg believes comprises creativity? ANSWER
A. Imagination
B. Intrinsic motivation
C. High intelligence
D. Venturesome personality

9. 4. Which of the following is TRUE regarding animal cognition and language?
A. Many animals display comprehension and communication.
B. Many animals can use categories and concepts.
C. Many animals display insight and use tools to solve problems.
D. All of the above.

10. 4. Which of the following is TRUE regarding animal cognition and language? ANSWER
A. Many animals display comprehension and communication.
B. Many animals can use categories and concepts.
C. Many animals display insight and use tools to solve problems.
D. All of the above.

11. 5. Brett recognizes a robin as fitting in to the category “bird” quicker than he does a penguin. This is because “robin” is a _____.
A. concept
B. heuristic
C. prototype
D. insight

12. 5. Brett recognizes a robin as fitting in to the category “bird” quicker than he does a penguin. This is because “robin” is a _____. ANSWER
A. concept
B. heuristic
C. prototype
D. insight

13. 6. Lashaun is looking to buy a new car
6. Lashaun is looking to buy a new car. Because he read about a Ford car explosion in the news last week, he is hesitant to look at Ford models. This is an example of (the):
A. belief perseverance.
B. availability heuristic.
C. framing.
D. confirmation bias.

14. 6. Lashaun is looking to buy a new car
6. Lashaun is looking to buy a new car. Because he read about a Ford car explosion in the news last week, he is hesitant to look at Ford models. This is an example of (the): ANSWER
A. belief perseverance.
B. availability heuristic.
C. framing.
D. confirmation bias.

15. 7. Steven got poor grades in school, and he’s bad at handling tasks that are not clearly outlined; however, he adapts well to new situations. According to Sternberg, Steven excels in:
A. practical intelligence.
B. interpersonal intelligence.
C. creative intelligence.
D. analytical intelligence.

16. 7. Steven got poor grades in school, and he’s bad at handling tasks that are not clearly outlined; however, he adapts well to new situations. According to Sternberg, Steven excels in: ANSWER
A. practical intelligence.
B. interpersonal intelligence.
C. creative intelligence.
D. analytical intelligence.

17. Language and Thought
MODULE 26

18. 8. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding language and its development?
A. New languages can be easily mastered at any age.
B. All languages are unique and share no overlap.
C. Onset of receptive language and productive language occurs simultaneously.
D. Childhood represents a sensitive period for mastering certain aspects of language.

19. 8. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding language and its development? ANSWER
A. New languages can be easily mastered at any age.
B. All languages are unique and share no overlap.
C. Onset of receptive language and productive language occurs simultaneously.
D. Childhood represents a sensitive period for mastering certain aspects of language.

20. 9. Which brain area controls the expression of language?
A. Broca’s area
B. Wernicke’s area
C. Temporal lobe
D. Auditory cortex

21. 9. Which brain area controls the expression of language? ANSWER
A. Broca’s area
B. Wernicke’s area
C. Temporal lobe
D. Auditory cortex

22. Intelligence and Its Assessment
MODULE 27

23. 10. Which of the following statements about intelligence is FALSE?
A. There is evidence for Spearman’s general intelligence factor.
B. Spearman’s triarchic theory includes analytical, creative, and existential intelligence.
C. Gardner believes there are at least eight relatively independent intelligences.
D. Emotional intelligence involves perceiving, understanding, managing, and using emotions.

24. 10. Which of the following statements about intelligence is FALSE
10. Which of the following statements about intelligence is FALSE? ANSWER
A. There is evidence for Spearman’s general intelligence factor.
B. Spearman’s triarchic theory includes analytical, creative, and existential intelligence.
C. Gardner believes there are at least eight relatively independent intelligences.
D. Emotional intelligence involves perceiving, understanding, managing, and using emotions.

25. 11. Which of the following is most widely used to assess individual intelligence?
A. Achievement tests
B. The Stanford-Binet assessment
C. Tests of mental age
D. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

26. 11. Which of the following is most widely used to assess individual intelligence? ANSWER
A. Achievement tests
B. The Stanford-Binet assessment
C. Tests of mental age
D. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

27. 12. The extent to which a test samples a behavior of interest is called:
A. standardization.
B. reliability.
C. content validity.
D. predictive validity.

28. 12. The extent to which a test samples a behavior of interest is called: ANSWER
A. standardization.
B. reliability.
C. content validity.
D. predictive validity.

29. 13. Kristy is turning 60 in a few months
13. Kristy is turning 60 in a few months. Based solely on this knowledge, which of the following statements is likely TRUE?
A. It takes her time to solve abstract and novel problems.
B. Her vocabulary knowledge is steadily decreasing.
C. Her social reasoning skills have declined.
D. Her decisions are more strongly influenced by negative emotions.

30. 13. Kristy is turning 60 in a few months
13. Kristy is turning 60 in a few months. Based solely on this knowledge, which of the following statements is likely TRUE? ANSWER
A. It takes her time to solve abstract and novel problems.
B. Her vocabulary knowledge is steadily decreasing.
C. Her social reasoning skills have declined.
D. Her decisions are more strongly influenced by negative emotions.

31. Genetic and Environmental Influences on Intelligence
MODULE 28

32. 14. A self-confirming concern that one will be evaluated based on a negative stereotype is called (an):
A. crystallized intelligence.
B. intellectual disability.
C. stereotype threat.
D. heritability.

33. 14. A self-confirming concern that one will be evaluated based on a negative stereotype is called (an): ANSWER
A. crystallized intelligence.
B. intellectual disability.
C. stereotype threat.
D. heritability.

34. 15. Fred and Eric are identical twins
15. Fred and Eric are identical twins. Which is likely true about their intelligence?
A. Their intelligence test scores are closely matched.
B. Their brain matter volume and activation are different.
C. Their environment has no influence on their intelligence.
D. They have the same intelligence correlations as adopted siblings would.

35. 15. Fred and Eric are identical twins
15. Fred and Eric are identical twins. Which is likely true about their intelligence? ANSWER
A. Their intelligence test scores are closely matched.
B. Their brain matter volume and activation are different.
C. Their environment has no influence on their intelligence.
D. They have the same intelligence correlations as adopted siblings would.