A. cretinism
B. adaptive behavior
C. microcephaly
D. eugenics
Related Mcqs:
- Which model assumes that the savant syndrome represents selective brain damage by which some modules were spread whereas others were not?
A. Sternberg’s triarchic theory
B. Fluid intelligence
C. Minimal cognitive archittecture
D. Information-processing - The characteristics of savant syndrome have been used to support:
A. Spearman’s belief in a general intelligence or g, factor.
B. Cantor and Kihlstrom’s distinction between academic and social intelligence.
C. Eysenck’s idea that intelligence is linked to information processing speed.
D. Gardner’s argument for multiple intelligences. - Mental retardation is represented by which of the following characteristics?
A. Low general intelligence
B. Slow on-line processing
C. A known organic etiology
D. IQ below 70
E. All of the above - The fact that fraternal twins are more similar in intelligence than ordinary siblings suggests the importance of _____________?
A. common hereditary factors.
B. common environmental factors.
C. genetic effects.
D. effects of intrauterine environment. - If Jane’s intelligence quotient is 100,we know that she has a _____________?
A. perfect score on a set of age-related tests.
B. test performance superior to 90% of other children the same age who took the test.
C. mental age typical of children who have the same chronological age.
D. mental age below those of children with the same chronoligical age. - The vast majority of retarded people are classified as _____________?
A. mildly retarded
B. significantly retarded
C. severely retarded
D. moderately retarded - The form of mental retardation that is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome is _____________?
A. Severe retardation
B. hydrocephaly
C. phenylketonuria
D. Down syndrome - The term “g-factor,” written about by Neisser, refers to _____________?
A. generation factors
B. general abilities
C. Gardner factors
D. group factors - To regard an abstract concept as if it were a real, concentrate thing is called:
A. standardization.
B. reification.
C. heritability.
D. convergent thinking. - Which of the following is a likely consequences of stereotype vulnerability for members of minority groups?
A. Academic motivation declines.
B. Academic performance often suffers.
C. Standardized tests may to be especially anxiety arousing.
D. All of the above are likely consequences.