AP Psychology P1 M13

Intelligence

What type of intelligence involves understanding and managing your own emotions?

Intrapersonal

Which of Sternberg’s intelligences focuses on solving everday problems using street smarts?

Practical

A business manager who resolves workplace conflicts and maintains team morale is likely high in which type of intelligence?

Emotional intelligence

A student who struggles with standardized tests but excels in dance and drama likely benefits from which intelligence framework?

Gardner’s multiple intelligences

Why might emotional intelligence be considered both an advantage and a challenge when integrated into academic curricula?

It enhances interpersonal skills but is difficult to measure objectively

Why might Gardner’s theory be difficult to implement in standardized assessments?

Many intelligences are hard to measure objectively

A research team is comparing how students from three countries understand intelligence. Why might Gardner’s model be more useful than Spearman’s g factor in this case?

It acknowledges cultural differences in defining intelligence

If a student excels in both math and reading due to a common mental ability, which theory does this best support?

Spearman’s general intelligence

A teacher uses music and movement in a lesson to support diverse student needs. Which theory supports this approach?

Gardner's multiple intelligences

What was the original formula used to calculate intelligence quotient (IQ) scores in early formal intelligence tests?

Mental age divided by chronological age

What is one way intelligence test scores have been used to limit access within the military?

By restricting eligibility for certain ranks or roles

If a test consistently produces different results for the same person, what is it lacking?

Reliability

In modern educational contexts, how are IQ scores most commonly used?

To identify students for educational services

A test shows strong predictive validity. What does this suggest?

It can accurately forecast future performance

Why is standardization important in intelligence testing?

It ensures all test-takers experience the same conditions

Which of the following best illustrates a controversial use of intelligence testing in United States history?

Denying admission to educational institutions based on IQ

Historically, how have intelligence test scores been used in the context of immigration to the United States?

To restrict access based on perceived cognitive ability

A researcher wants to reduce both stereotype threat and stereotype lift in an intelligence test. Which two strategies should they combine?

Use inclusive language and avoid group comparisons

Why is understanding the Flynn effect important when interpreting changes in IQ scores over generations?

It shows that intelligence scores can be shaped by environment

What does a valid intelligence test do?

It measures what it claims to measure

Why are group averages in IQ scores often misleading?

More variation exists within groups than between them

A test that gives similar scores when taken at two different times demonstrates which psychometric property?

Test-retest reliability

Which factor most directly contributes to unequal intelligence test outcomes in low-income communities?

Limited access to educational resources

How does mindset influence academic achievement beyond intelligence alone?

It affects motivation, strategy use, and response to failure

How do family support and school resources interact with intelligence to influence achievement?

They can enhance or limit the impact of natural ability on outcomes

What is a fixed mindset?

The belief that intelligence is unchangeable

How does the belief that intelligence can grow help students perform better in the long term?

It encourages persistence, adaptability, and strategic learning

Why might aptitude tests not fully reflect a student’s intellectual potential?

They predict potential but don’t show what has already been learned

A research team is tasked with creating a predictive model of student success. They must choose between using only IQ scores or integrating multiple variables such as mindset, access to resources, and prior achievement. Which rationale best supports a multi-factor model?

Academic outcomes depend on a dynamic interaction between cognitive ability, environment, and personal beliefs

A student who receives a low grade but tries a new study method for the next quiz is demonstrating which mindset?

Growth mindset

A global education nonprofit is designing a program to support students in underserved communities who underperform on aptitude tests but show strong classroom participation and effort. Which approach best aligns with the principles of growth mindset and equity in academic achievement?

Combine academic coaching with mindset training and adjust evaluation metrics to reflect effort and improvement

What does an achievement test measure?

What a person already knows