Researchers theorize a stronger role for _____ in the genesis of fluid intelligence as compared to crystallized intelligence.
A) diet and exercise
B) neurological factors
C) environmental factors
D) cultural factors
Question 2In right-handed individuals, the left hemisphere of the brain is relatively more involved in _____ functions.
A) problem-solving
B) visual-spatial
C) aesthetic
D) emotional
Question 3In the context of intelligence, which of the following statements is true?
A) Researchers theorize a strong role for neurological factors in fluid intelligence.
B) Crystallized intelligence is influenced exclusively by neurological factors.
C) Fluid intelligence is influenced exclusively by environmental factors.
D) Studies show that crystallized intelligence tends to decrease with age through middle adulthood.
Question 4Myelination of neural pathways linking the cerebellum and the cerebral cortex:
A) accounts for the decrease in memory abilities of a child.
B) accounts for the increase in fine motor skills, balance, and coordination of a child.
C) is linked to poor verbal skills in a developing child.
D) is linked to dramatic increase in a child's ability to imagine and be creative.
Question 5Abilene is a 52-year-old who strongly believes in the power of education. She has joined community classes for French and Spanish languages and reads books in those languages. She believes enriching her wisdom and world knowledge will help her become a better person. Abilene's knowledge of French and Spanish illustrates her _____.
A) emotional intelligence
B) existential intelligence
C) interpersonal intelligence
D) crystallized intelligence
Question 6Increase in brain weight during the preschool years is due to the:
A) increase in thickness of the skull.
B) continuing myelination of nerve fibers.
C) increase in size of the spinal cord.
D) continuing of growth of the medulla.
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