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Intelligence and Creativity: A Quest for Knowledge

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Which theory suggests that intelligence is made up of multiple, relatively independent abilities?

  1. Spearman's g factor theory

  2. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences

  3. Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence

  4. Cattell's investment theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences posits that there are eight distinct types of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

What is the name of the phenomenon in which people tend to overestimate their own abilities and accomplishments?

  1. The Dunning-Kruger effect

  2. The self-serving bias

  3. The confirmation bias

  4. The anchoring bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people with low ability at a task overestimate their ability. It is related to the cognitive bias of illusory superiority and comes from the inability of people to recognize their own incompetence.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of creative thinking?

  1. Fluency

  2. Flexibility

  3. Originality

  4. Conformity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conformity is the opposite of creativity. It is the tendency to think and behave in ways that are consistent with the norms of a group or society.

What is the name of the theory that suggests that creativity is a result of the interaction between cognitive abilities, personality traits, and environmental factors?

  1. The componential theory of creativity

  2. The investment theory of creativity

  3. The triarchic theory of creativity

  4. The contextual theory of creativity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The contextual theory of creativity emphasizes the importance of the environment in which creativity occurs. It suggests that creativity is more likely to occur in environments that are supportive of creative thinking.

Which of the following is NOT a type of intelligence identified by Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

  1. Linguistic intelligence

  2. Logical-mathematical intelligence

  3. Musical intelligence

  4. Mechanical intelligence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mechanical intelligence is not a type of intelligence identified by Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. The eight types of intelligence identified by Gardner are linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

What is the name of the phenomenon in which people tend to remember information that is consistent with their existing beliefs and forget information that is inconsistent with their beliefs?

  1. The confirmation bias

  2. The self-serving bias

  3. The anchoring bias

  4. The availability heuristic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The confirmation bias is a cognitive bias that leads people to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs and to ignore information that contradicts their beliefs.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of divergent thinking?

  1. Generating many different ideas

  2. Coming up with unusual or unexpected ideas

  3. Focusing on a single idea and developing it in detail

  4. Thinking outside the box


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Focusing on a single idea and developing it in detail is a characteristic of convergent thinking, not divergent thinking. Divergent thinking is the ability to generate many different ideas, including unusual or unexpected ideas.

What is the name of the theory that suggests that intelligence is a result of the interaction between nature and nurture?

  1. The componential theory of intelligence

  2. The investment theory of intelligence

  3. The triarchic theory of intelligence

  4. The interactionist theory of intelligence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interactionist theory of intelligence emphasizes the importance of both nature (genetics) and nurture (environment) in the development of intelligence. It suggests that intelligence is a result of the interaction between these two factors.

Which of the following is NOT a type of creativity identified by Sternberg's triarchic theory of creativity?

  1. Componential creativity

  2. Experiential creativity

  3. Contextual creativity

  4. Personal creativity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Personal creativity is not a type of creativity identified by Sternberg's triarchic theory of creativity. The three types of creativity identified by Sternberg are componential creativity, experiential creativity, and contextual creativity.

What is the name of the phenomenon in which people tend to remember information that is presented at the beginning and end of a list and forget information that is presented in the middle?

  1. The primacy effect

  2. The recency effect

  3. The serial position effect

  4. The availability heuristic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The serial position effect is the tendency to remember information that is presented at the beginning and end of a list and forget information that is presented in the middle. This effect is thought to be due to the fact that information that is presented at the beginning and end of a list is more likely to be rehearsed and consolidated in memory.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of convergent thinking?

  1. Generating a single, correct answer

  2. Focusing on a single idea and developing it in detail

  3. Coming up with unusual or unexpected ideas

  4. Thinking inside the box


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coming up with unusual or unexpected ideas is a characteristic of divergent thinking, not convergent thinking. Convergent thinking is the ability to generate a single, correct answer to a problem.

What is the name of the theory that suggests that intelligence is a result of the interaction between cognitive abilities and personality traits?

  1. The componential theory of intelligence

  2. The investment theory of intelligence

  3. The triarchic theory of intelligence

  4. The interactionist theory of intelligence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The componential theory of intelligence emphasizes the importance of cognitive abilities in the development of intelligence. It suggests that intelligence is made up of a number of different cognitive abilities, such as working memory, processing speed, and reasoning ability.

Which of the following is NOT a type of intelligence identified by Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

  1. Analytical intelligence

  2. Creative intelligence

  3. Practical intelligence

  4. Emotional intelligence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Emotional intelligence is not a type of intelligence identified by Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence. The three types of intelligence identified by Sternberg are analytical intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence.

What is the name of the phenomenon in which people tend to remember information that is personally relevant to them?

  1. The self-reference effect

  2. The primacy effect

  3. The recency effect

  4. The availability heuristic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The self-reference effect is the tendency to remember information that is personally relevant to us. This effect is thought to be due to the fact that information that is personally relevant to us is more likely to be processed and consolidated in memory.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intelligence?

  1. The ability to learn from experience

  2. The ability to solve problems

  3. The ability to adapt to new situations

  4. The ability to remember information


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ability to remember information is not a characteristic of intelligence. Intelligence is the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.

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