Class 12 Psychology Chapter 1 Variations In Psychological Attributes Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. According to Howard Gardner, how many types of intelligences are there?
2. Word smart is a term referred to people who are
3. What is the definition of intelligence?
4. Guilford gave a model of
5. According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which type of intelligence involves the capacity to use language fluently and flexibly to express one's thinking and understand others?
6. Verbal tests can only be administered to literate people.
7. If a person has a skill of understanding the motives, feeling and behaviour of other people, he/ she is said to have:
8. ..... proposed two-factor theory of intelligence
9. Pilots and sailors have a high intelligence in
10. Charles Spearman created the Two Factor Theory of Intelligence.
11. Dr. Kumar, a famous heart surgeon, would be high on ..... intelligence.
12. The ..... approach considersintelligence as an aggregate of abilities.
13. Miss Vandana enjoys preparing charts and knowledge organizers for her classes etc, her intelligence as per MI is .....
14. What is the main focus of the information-processing approach to intelligence?
15. ..... refers to the measurement ofpsychological attributes of individuals andtheir evaluation, often using multiplemethods in terms of certain standards ofcomparison.
16. According to Robert Sternberg's ..... theory, there are ..... intelligences.
17. Who proposed a hierarchical model of intelligence operating at two levels
18. Which of the following psychologists did not suggest the existence of more than one kind of intelligence?
19. This concept was first introduced by Salovey and Mayer.
20. Lochan is well aware of her feelings, motives and desires and she used this knowledge to understand others. Which of the following terms best describe her abilities?
21. ..... provides factual information about himself or herself
22. Who is credited with the development of the Structure-of-intellect model in the field of intelligence research?
23. How does social intelligence theory contribute to our understanding of human behavior?
24. Raven's Progressive Matrices is an example of a ..... test.
25. A violent child tends to behave submissively and nicely in front of the principal. This changes in his behaviour is due to .....
26. How does the psychometric approach contribute to our understanding of intelligence?
27. Philosophers and spiritual leaders fall in which category of intelligence?
28. The term "g-factor" refers to
29. What is the primary goal of the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?
30. Who is considered the father of modern intelligence testing?
31. J.P. Guilford's Model has how many cells?
32. What is the significance of the Two-factor theory of intelligence in cognitive psychology?
33. Special abilities in a particular field is known as
34. An aptitude test attempts to measure
35. ..... is the first step inunderstanding a psychological attribute
36. J.P. Guilford structure of intellect model consists of three dimensions namely
37. Oxford dictionary defines intelligence as the power of perceiving, learning, understanding and
38. Which intelligence has three components each serving a different function?
39. Although Nicole scored well above average on the SAT, she frequently loses her temper and needlessly antagonizes even her best friends. Her behavior best illustrates a low level of:
40. David Wechsler was responsible for?
41. Which theory of intelligence views intelligence as the ability to adapt, shape, and select the environment to accomplish one's goals and those of one's society and culture?
42. What is the purpose of intelligence tests according to the text?
43. What is the main characteristic of emotional intelligence according to the text?
44. Athletes, dancers, actors, sportspersons, gymnasts, and surgeonsare likely to have ..... intelligence
45. Who is known for developing the concept of emotional intelligence as a form of intelligence distinct from academic intelligence?
46. Who is known for developing the concept of practical intelligence as a form of intelligence that involves the ability to adapt to the environment and shape it to meet one's needs?
47. Triacrchic theory was proposed by
48. What is the main focus of the social intelligence theory?
49. Which type of intelligence, according to Sternberg, involves the ability to generate new ideas and be inventive in dealing with novel problems?
50. According to the psychometric approach, what is the main purpose of intelligence tests?
51. Sternberg proposed which of the following theories?
52. What is the primary focus of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?
53. Have excellent hand and eye coordination. They remember better by doing than hearing or seeing.
54. ..... states thatsituations and circumstances in which oneis placed influence one's behaviour.
55. An individual uses past experiences creatively to solve novel problems, thus integrating different experiences in an original way to make new discoveries and inventions. Such an individual is said to be high on ..... intelligence.
56. Radhika is a very dedicated student who attends classes regularly, prepares written notes, reads the textbook chapters thoroughly and manages to score good in her academics. Based on your learning about the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Radhika has a high level of ..... intelligence.
57. Psychological tests must have two characteristics and they are:
58. ..... is an in-depth study of theindividual in terms of her/hispsychological attributes, psychologicalhistory in the context of her/hispsychosocial and physical environment.
59. ..... refers to the measurement of psychological attributes of individuals and their evaluation, often using multiple methods in terms of certain standards of comparison.
60. What is the primary focus of intelligence testing?