Which of the following is NOT one of the areas of intelligence described by Sternberg?
a. analytical
b. exponential
c. practical
d. creative
e. These are all parts of Sternberg's theory of intelligence.
b. exponential
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Regarding prejudice and direct experiences, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. By the time they are three years old, many children show signs of race bias. b. Prejudices that occur when members of another social group are perceived as a threat to one's own interests are referred to as group prejudices. c. Once prejudices are established, they prevent us from accepting more positive experiences that could reverse the damage. d. Subtle influences, such as parents' attitudes, the depiction of people in books and on TV, and exposure to children of other races, can have an impact on one becoming prejudiced.
Edith is on trial for murdering her boss. Edith would not be eligible for the insanity defense if she made which statement?
a. ?"I planned to kill him because I needed his money." b. ?"The aliens forced me to kill him." c. ?"I didn't realize what I was doing." d. ?"I have no memory of what happened that day."
Which one of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic of a good test according to your textbook?
A. The test appears to measure or predict what it is intended to measure or predict. B. The test includes a representative sample of behaviors thought to measure an attribute. C. The test includes behavior samples obtained under standardized conditions. D. The test has rules for scoring to ensure similarity of scoring by different examiners.
Lyle would like to lose weight and receives a prescription for the weight loss medication Xenical from his doctor. After starting the medication, he decides that he can now eat high-fat, high-sugar foods and the medication will keep him from gaining weight. What is the likely outcome of Lyle's behavior?
A. He will lose weight and meet his goal. B. He will develop diabetes mellitus. C. His metabolism will increase. D. He will gain more weight.