Which of the following is true about verbal intelligence?

  1. Understanding the Verbal Linguistic Learning Style
  2. Sex differences in intelligence
  3. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
  4. Fluid Intelligence vs. Crystallized Intelligence
  5. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
  6. Multiple Choice – Introduction to Psychology Study Guide
  7. Psychology


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Understanding the Verbal Linguistic Learning Style

Verbal-linguistic learning style, or intelligence, is one of eight types of learning styles defined in Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Gardner's theory, developed during the 1960s, helps teachers, trainers, and employers adjust their teaching styles to fit the needs of different learners. Verbal-linguistic learning style refers to a person's ability to reason, solve problems, and learn using language. Because so much of the school curriculum is taught verbally, verbal-linguistic learners tend to do well in school. They may also excel in typical university settings. It is important to bear in mind, however, that verbal-linguistic ability is not a synonym for intelligence. Verbal-linguistic learners are often good at tests that build on the ability to quickly and accurately respond to spoken or written instructions. This makes it easier for such learners to excel on standardized exams, IQ tests, and quizzes. It's important to remember, however, that language-based tests measure only one form of intelligence. How These Learners Learn Best People with verbal-linguistic learning styles learn best when taught using spoken or written materials. They prefer activities that are based on language reasoning rather than abstract visual information. Math word problems are more appealing to verbal-linguistic learners than solving equations. They usually enjoy written projects, speech and drama classes, debate, language classes, and journalism. Verbal-linguistic learne...

Sex differences in intelligence

See also: Background [ ] There is no statistically significant difference between the average Findings [ ] Although most tests show no sex difference, there are some that do. For example, it has been found that female subjects tend to perform better on tests of verbal abilities and processing speed while males tend to perform better on tests of visual-spatial ability and Some research has suggested that there is a very small IQ advantage for males in some countries, ranging from two to three points in the United States and Canada up to around four points in China and Japan. Most studies find either a very small difference or no sex difference with regard to general intelligence. The literature on sex differences in intelligence has produced inconsistent results due to the type of testing used, and this has resulted in debate among researchers. intelligence in general (IQ) but this may not necessarily reflect a sex difference in general intelligence or g factor. g and IQ, those that argued for greater male intelligence asserted that IQ and g are synonymous (Lynn & Irwing 2004) and so the real division comes from defining IQ in relation to g factor. In 2008, Lynn and Irwing proposed that since g factor, researchers would have no choice but to accept greater male intelligence if differences on working memory tasks are found. As a result, a A 2012 review by researchers read g has been reinforced by researchers who analyzed this issue with a battery of 42 mental ability tests a...

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is an intelligence test first published in 1955 and designed to measure intelligence in adults and older adolescents. The test was designed by psychologist David Wechsler, who believed that intelligence was made up of a number of different mental abilities rather than a single History of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Wechsler was dissatisfied with what he believed were the limitations of the Stanford-Binet intelligence test. Among his chief complaints about that test was the single score that emerged, its emphasis on timed tasks, and the fact that the test had been designed specifically for children and was therefore invalid for adults. • WAIS (1955): The original test was a revision of the Wechsler-Bellvue Intelligence Scale, a test that was first released in 1939. • WAIS-R (1981): The first revision of the test added new norms but relied on validity data from the original test. It also included six verbal and five information subtests and provided a verbal IQ score, performance IQ score, and overall IQ score. • WAIS-III (1997): This test version included seven verbal and six performance subtests. Along with providing scores for verbal, performance, and overall IQ, the test also includes secondary scores for verbal comprehension, working memory, perceptual organization, and processing speed. • WAIS-IV (2008): This version of the WAIS is made up of 10 main subtests and five supplemental tests. The 10 core subtests are th...

Fluid Intelligence vs. Crystallized Intelligence

Verywell Mind content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Verywell / Emily Roberts Fluid Intelligence Cattell defined fluid intelligence as "the ability to perceive relationships independent of previous specific practice or instruction concerning those relationships." Fluid intelligence involves being able to think and reason abstractly and solve problems. This ability is considered independent of learning, experience, and education. Despite its name, crystallized intelligence is not a form of fluid intelligence that has become "crystallized." Instead, the two facets of general intelligence are considered separate and distinct. Changes in Fluid vs. Crystallized Intelligence Fluid and crystallized intelligence tend to change throughout life, with certain • Raven's Progressive Matrices Test (RPM) is a non-verbal assessment that asks a person to examine various shapes and pick from a choice of shapes to complete a pattern. • Woodcock-Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities measures cognitive skill and achievement; it's often given to children to assess them for advanced academic courses. • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children measures verbal, reasoning, and memory ski...

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

IQ Test designed to measure intelligence in adults Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale ( WAIS) is an WAIS-IV) released in 2008 by [ citation needed] History [ ] The WAIS is founded on Wechsler's definition of This theory differed greatly from the • Wechsler was a very influential advocate for the concept of non-intellective factors, and he felt that the 1937 Binet scale did not do a good job of incorporating these factors into the scale (non-intellective factors are variables that contribute to the overall score in intelligence, but are not made up of intelligence-related items. These include things such as lack of confidence, fear of failure, attitudes, etc.). • Wechsler did not agree with the idea of a single score that the Binet test gave. • Wechsler argued that the Binet scale items were not valid for adult test-takers because the items were chosen specifically for use with children. • The "Binet scale's emphasis on speed, with timed tasks scattered throughout the scale, tended to unduly handicap older adults." • Wechsler believed that "mental age norms clearly did not apply to adults." • Wechsler criticized the then existing Binet scale because "it did not consider that intellectual performance could deteriorate as a person grew older." These criticisms of the 1937 Binet test helped produce the Wechsler–Bellevue scale, released in 1939. However, the present-day WAIS-IV has contradicted many of these criticisms, by incorporating a si...

Multiple Choice – Introduction to Psychology Study Guide

56 Multiple Choice Questions • ________ believed in a general intelligence factor. a. Sternberg b. Spearman c. Gardner d. Thurstone • In terms of intelligence: a. identical twins are more similar to one another than are fraternal twins b. fraternal twins are more similar to one another than are non-twin siblings c. adopted children are more similar to their biological parents than their adoptive parents d. all of the above statements are true • Fluid intelligence tends to ________ with age while crystallized intelligence tends to ________ with age. a. increase, decrease b. increase, stay the same c. decrease, increase d. decrease, stay the same • According to the text, a typical university student has a vocabulary of: a. approximately 500 words b. approximately 5000 words c. approximately 50,000 words d. more than 100,000 words • Chomsky argued that: a. all languages share a fundamental universal grammar b. brains contain a language acquisition device c. children are born with a knowledge of general rules of syntax d. all of the above • Down syndrome is caused by: a. a brain injury during birth b. a chromosomal disorder c. poor education d. a viral infection during childhood • On average, women typically outperform men on tests of: a. spelling b. mental rotation c. both a and b d. neither a nor b • Which of the following is NOT one of Sternberg’s triarchic intelligences? a. creative intelligence b. practical intelligence c. fluid intelligence d. analytical intelligence • R...

Psychology

A. It results in a decrease in the intelligence of disabled individuals as they move toward adulthood. B. Down syndrome is a form of this type of disability. C. Individuals with this type of disability have an intelligence quotient (IQ) score between 0 and 50. D. It is a mental deficit with no evidence of organic brain damage. Dr. Ambrose conducts an intelligence test, and one question asks, "During which month of the year does the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball championship start?" Students from various groups within the United States, as well as students from other countries, may have problems with this question because it is probably Best friends Kate and Diana are at the park, watching their children play together. Kate reminds Diana about the time that they had a big fight on the same playground as children and didn't talk to each other for almost a week. In the context of long-term memory, Kate's recollection of this event best exemplifies the use of her ________ memory. A. artificial intelligence (AI) theory; Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences B. Sternberg's triarchic theory; Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences C. Sternberg's triarchic theory; artificial intelligence (AI) theory D. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences; Sternberg's triarchic theory A. Even if the heritability of a characteristic is very high, the environment seldom matters. B. Heritability has no meaning when applied to a single case. C. Heritability i...