Question

Spearman's test measures intelligence:

• A. As a single, general mechanism for thinking, language, memory, and all other cognitive functions.
• B. As divided into different categories like visual, kinethetic, musical, etc.
• C. As either an indicator of our ability to recite facts or solve new problems.
• D. As largely mythical, Spearman believed there was no such thing as intelligence.

Intelligence is only the result of our environment.

True False

Which of the following is an example of fluid intelligence?

• A. Finding a new route to work when your normal route is blocked.
• B. Understanding Newton's Laws.
• C. Knowing when the Roman Empire fell.
• D. Knowing the periodic table of elements.

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The ____________________ theory states that there are three types of intelligence: creative, practical, and creative.  

Answer 1

Answer with expalnation

1. A) As a single, general mechanism for thinking, language, memoy, and all other Cognitive functions ( Spearman's two factor theory of intelligence comprise of general factors and specific factors.)
2. False. ( Both genetics and environment plays role in determining the intelligence.)
3. A). Finding a new route to work when your normal route is blocked. ( Fluid intelligence is the ability to solve novel problems and it also include other aspects such as learning, comprehension etc..)
4. Triarchic theory of intelligence ( developed by Robert J Sternberg)