Variations in
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Variations in Psychological Attributes
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1. Which assessment method can be used to study the behaviour of class I students during play time in
school?
(a) Interview (b) Case Study (c) Observation (d) Self-Report
2. Formal Assessment is________.
(a) Standardized and Objective (b) Open to subjective interpretation
(c) Dependent on the assessor (d) Not scientific
3. Individual’s underlying potential for acquiring knowledge and skill after training is known as
__________.
(a) Talent (b) Values (c) Aptitude (d) Interest
4. What is not required for a psychological test?
(a) It should be reliable
(b) It must be valid
(c) It must be developed by some renowned personality
(d) It must have norms
5. If a person has the skill of understanding motives, feelings and behaviours of other people, he/she is
said to have
(a) Interpersonal intelligence (b) Intrapersonal intelligence
(c) Linguistic intelligence (d) Social intelligence
6. Identify the psychologist who mentioned intelligence as the ability to judge well, understand well and
reason well.
(a) J. P. Das (b) Wechsler (c) Alfred Binet (d) Howard Gardner
7. The Oxford Dictionary explains intelligence as the power of perceiving, learning, understanding and
____________.
(a) Resolving (b) Problem Solving (c) Knowing (d) Achieving
8. Rahul easily adapts to his present environment and he also modifies his environment to fit his needs
well. He is high in _______ intelligence.
(a) Componential (b) Interpersonal (c) Natural (d) Contextual
9. Who defined intelligence as “the global and aggregate capacity of an individual to think rationally, act
purposefully, and to deal effectively with his/her environment”?
(a) Thurstone (b) Wechsler (c) Spearman (d) Binet
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10. The concept of IQ (Intelligent Quotient) was given by:
(a) Charles Spearman (b) William Stern (c) Theodore Simon (d) Alfred Binet
11. Sternberg’s experiential intelligence includes
(a) The ability to learn from past events (b) The ability to manipulate people’s opinions
(c) Creative problem solving (d) Basic academic skills
12. Intelligence in the Indian context is known as–
(a) Technological Intelligence (b) Cognitive Intelligence
(c) Integral Intelligence (d) Behavioural Intelligence
13. _________ intelligence refers to the abilities involved in forming, using and transforming mental
images. Sailors and surgeons are high on this intelligence.
(a) Naturalistic (b) Interpersonal (c) Spatial (d) Bodily Kinaesthetic
14. According to the theory of Multiple Intelligences, surgeons, pilots, sculptors are likely to have highly
developed intelligence.
(a) Linguistic (b) Spatial (c) Interpersonal (d) Naturalistic
15. Sternberg’s experiential intelligence involves:
(a) The ability to learn from school events. (b) The ability to manipulate people’s opinion.
(c) Creative performance. (d) Basic cognitive skills
16. Who emphasized that different types of intelligences interact and work together to find a solution to a
problem?
(a) Howard Gardner (b) Sternberg (c) Louis Thurstone (d) Sigmund Freud
17. Which statements are correct for Information processing approaches to Intelligence–
A. This approach lays emphasis on studying cognitive functions underlying intelligent behaviour.
B. The approach lays emphasis on the structure of intelligence.
C. They describe the process people use in intellectual reasoning.
D. This approach is based on ‘How’ an intelligent person acts.
E. This approach is based on ‘What’ are the components of intelligence.
Choose the correct answer from the options below:
(a) C, D, E only (b) B, C, E only (c) A, B, C only (d) A, C, D only
18. ‘Street Smartness’ or ‘business sense’ are aspects in individuals who are high in practical or
intelligence.
(a) Contextual (b) Componential (c) Experiential (d) Linguistic
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19. Intrapersonal ability, as one of the eight intelligences highlighted by Gardener, is seen in which of the
following?
(a) Mathematicians (b) Spiritual leaders (c) Surgeons (d) Pilots
20. Learning of digits, alphabets, multiplication tables etc. are examples of which kind of processing in
the PASS Model of Intelligence
(a) Simultaneous (b) Successive (c) Planning (d) Data
21. Identify the statements which are true about componential intelligence.
A. Analysis of information to solve problems.
B. Includes 3 components each serving different function.
C. Involves past experiences for generating ideas for solving new problems.
D. It is also known as ‘street smartness’.
E. The second component is the ‘business sense’.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A & D only (b) A & B only (c) C & E only (d) C & D only
22. Match List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
(A) Charles Spearman (I) Hierarchical Model of Intelligence
(B) Alfred Binet (II) Theory of Multiple Intelligence
(C) Arthur Jensen (III) Two-factor theory
(D) Howard Gardner (IV) Uni factor theory
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (I), (D) – (II) (b) (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
(c) (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (II), (D) – (I) (d) (A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (I)
23. Arthur Jensen proposed a hierarchical model of intelligence consisting of abilities operating at two
levels. These levels are:
(a) Associative learning, cognitive competence (b) General factor, specific factor,
(c) Verbal learning, Cognitive Learning (d) Operation, contents
24. If a person has the skill of understanding the motives, feelings and behaviour of other people, he/she
is said to have:
(a) Interpersonal intelligence (b) Intrapersonal intelligence
(c) Linguistic intelligence (d) Social intelligence
25. J.P. Guilford classified the structure-of-intellect model into
(a) Cognition, Memory and Perception (b) Operations, Memory and Perception
(c) Operations, Contents and Products (d) Operations, Contents and Memory
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26. According to the PASS model, __________ allows us to think of possible courses of action,
implement them to reach the target, and evaluate their effectiveness.
(a) Planning (b) Arousal
(c) Simultaneous processing (d) Successive processing
27. Persons high on _______ intelligence have finer sensibilities regarding their identity, human existence
and meaning of life.
(a) Interpersonal (b) Intrapersonal (c) Spatial (d) Linguistic
28. Shirin learnt an answer and was able to recall it exactly the way it was learned. According to Arther
Jenson, what level of processing is she using?
(a) Level II (b) Level IV (c) Level III (d) Level I
29. Arrange the intellectual activities of the interdependent functions of three neurological system of the
brain as given by Dass & Naglieri in the correct order:
A. Psychology test is announced by the teachers.
B. You try to understand and grasp the meaning & relationship & learn all the information seriously
where required.
C. Arousal/Attention compels you to focus, read & revise your lessons.
D. Planning is activated by scheduling a time table and clearing your doubts to meet your goal.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, C, D (b) A, C, B, D (c) D, B, A, C (d) B, A, D, C
30. Who amongst the following has devised the concept of Intelligence Quotient?
(a) Alfred Binet (b) William Stern (c) Wilhelm Wundt (d) Theodore Simon
31. From a teacher’s point view, giftedness depends on a combination of _______.
(a) high intelligence, low creativity, high commitment
(b) high ability, high creativity, high commitment
(c) low emotionality, high ability, high creativity
(d) low creativity, high intelligence, high emotionality
32. Individual with moderate level of intellectual disability shows the following characteristics.
A. Has difficulties but can learn self-help skills.
B. Receptive language is limited; expressive language is poor.
C. Very few academic skills, first or second grade is maximal.
D. Capable of making friends but has difficulty in social situations.
E. Usually marries and has children.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, C, D only (b) A, B, D only (c) C, D, E only (d) A, D, E only
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33. Find out mental age of a 14-year-old girl, Radhika with an IQ of 100
(a) 12 years (b) 10 years (c) 16 years (d) 14 years
34. A person with mild intellectual disability would display which of the given social skills?
(a) Capable of making friends but difficulty in social situations.
(b) Has friends, can learn to adjust quickly.
(c) Not capable of having real friends.
(d) No social interactions.
35. Which of these are characteristics of gifted children?
(A) Advanced level of original and creative thinking.
(B) No preferance for solitary academic activities for long periods.
(C) Independent and non – conformist thinking.
(D) Superior generalisation and discrimination ability.
(E) Low level of intrinsic motivation and low self – Esteem
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A), (C) and (D) Only (b) (B), (A) and (C) Only
(c) (B), (C) and (D) Only (d) (E), (C) and (A) Only
36. 2.2% of population falling below IQ range of 70 are termed as:
(a) Mentally fit (b) Intellectually disabled
(c) Mentally Challenged (d) Prodigy
37. Arrange, in order of highest correlation to lowest the hereditary influences on intelligence on twins.
A. Siblings reared apart have the lowest correlation.
B. Identical twins reared together correlate almost 0.90.
C. Fraternal twins reared together correlate almost 0.60.
D. Identical twins separated in childhood display considerable similarity.
E. Brothers and sisters reared together have average correlation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) E, D, A, B and C (b) B, D, C, E and A (c) A, B, C, D and E (d) B, C, E, A and D
38. Vidya is an intelligent girl who can eventually calculate complex maths problems in seconds. She is
also an accomplished Sitar player and has been a finalist in the ‘Indian Idol Show’ on T.V. How will
you describe Vidya?
(a) Intelligent (b) Talented (c) Gifted (d) Very intelligent
39. Identify the misuses of Intelligence Tests from the statements given below:
A. Poor performance on a test may attach a stigma to children thereby affecting their self-respect.
B. Intelligence Test predict an individual’s success in life.
C. Test may invite discriminating practices from parents and teachers.
D. Intelligence Tests do not capture creative potentialities and practical side of Intelligence.
E. Intelligence tests have no cultural or class bias.
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, C and D only (b) B, C and E only (c) C, D and E only (d) A, B and C only
40. Individuals falling in the category of ‘intellectually gifted’ have IQ above_________.
(a) 100 (b) 110 (c) 120 (d) 130
41. Classify the descriptive labels on the basis of their IQ in increasing order:
A. Borderline B. Superior
C. Average D. Intellectually Disabled
E. Low average
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) C, B, A, D, E (b) D, A, E, C, B (c) A, E, B, C, D (d) B, C, E, D, A
42. Read and arrange the given points as per American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD’s)
views on intellectual disability.
(A) Deficits in a person’s capacity to be independent and deal effectively with the environment.
(B) The deficits must be observed during developmental period (0 – 18) yrs.
(C) The definition points to three basic features.
(D) A person must show significantly sub – average intellectual functioning.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (C), (B), (A), (D) (b) (C), (D), (A), (B) (c) (C), (A), (D), (B) (d) (C), (B), (D), (A)
43. State the correct order of Intellectual disability in terms of decreasing intellectual functioning (I.Q.
range):
(A) Severe (B) Mild (C) Profound (D) Moderate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (B), (D), (A), (C) (b) (A), (B), (C), (D) (c) (D), (A), (C), (B) (d) (C), (B), (D), (A)
44. Characteristics of gifted children are:
(A) Independent and non – conformist.
(B) Remarkable ability in a specific field.
(C) High speed in processing information.
(D) Typically slower than their peers.
(E) High level of intrinsic motivation and self-esteem.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A), (B), (C) only (b) (A), (B), (D) only (c) (A), (C), (D) only (d) (A), (C), (E) only
45. Emotional competence refers to
(a) Self-monitoring of emotions (b) Self-competence to handle behaviour
(c) Discrimination of behaviour (d) Persistence in behaviour
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46. Identify the characteristics of emotionally intelligent people:
(A) Cognitive overload
(B) Perceive and be sensitive to one’s own feelings
(C) Learning and observing behaviours
(D) Perceive and be sensitive to various types of emotions in others
(E) Understand the powerful influence of the nature and intensity of one’s emotions
mispronunciations, jokes etc.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A), (C), (E) only (b) (B), (D), (E) only (c) (B), (C), (D) only (d) (C), (D), (E) only
47. Atul is able to monitor his own and others emotions, discriminate amongst them and he uses this
information to guide his thinking and actions. He exhibits _________.
(a) High Intelligence Quotient
(b) High Intelligence Quotient and Emotional Quotient
(c) High Emotional Intelligence
(d) High Emotional Intelligence but low Intelligence Quotient
48. Match List – I with List – II
LIST – I LIST – II
A. Concept of IQ I. Spearman
B. Intelligence test in Hindi II. William Stern
C. Two factor theory III. SM Mohsin
D. Theory of primary mental abilities IV. Thurstone
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A – IV, B – II, C – III, D – I (b) A – III, B – I, C – IV, D – II
(c) A – II, B – III, C – I, D – IV (d) A – I, B – II, C – III, D – IV
49. Arrange the following work in the field of intelligence in terms of timeline (earliest to latest).
(A) Two-factor theory by Spearman
(B) PASS model by Das, Naglieri and Kirby
(C) Attempt to measure intelligence by Binet and Simon
(D) Concept of IQ proposed by William Stern.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (B), (C), (D), (A) (b) (C), (D), (A), (B) (c) (A), (B), (C), (D) (d) (D), (C), (A), (B)