In his theory of multiple intelligences, Howard Gardner argued for their distinctiveness based on all these qualities EXCEPT
a. abilities tend to remain stable over long intervals.
b. brain injuries tend to affect particular intelligences.
c. abilities follow their own developmental timetables.
d. savants are strong in one ability but weak in others.
Question 2Ross Well is from planet Omega-Z. Omegazoids are empaths who have the ability to infer humans' temperaments, emotions, or intentions. In Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, Ross will score high in ______ intelligence.
a. interpersonal
b. logical-mathematical
c. naturalist
d. linguistic
Question 3Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences identifies ____ types of intelligence.
a. four to six
b. seven to nine
c. 10 to 12
d. 64 to 81
Question 4In Sternberg's triarchic theory, a person's improved information processing with experience reflects ____ of experiential components.
a. dynamic assessment
b. the gradual decay
c. automation
d. compensatory intervention
Question 5An intelligence test is free from cultural bias when the items' ____ is equal for people of various cultures.
a. fluidity
b. familiarity
c. difficulty
d. triarchicality
Question 6In Sternberg's triarchic theory, the person's efficiency at thinking reflects the ____ component.
a. test norms
b. experiential
c. contextual
d. componential (information-processing)
Question 7The person's familiarity with material from which intelligence items are derived reflects the ______ component.
a. experiential
b. componential (information-processing)
c. contextual
d. stereotype-threat