Q.1 Who is considered the father of modern intelligence testing?
Alfred Binet
Lewis Terman
Charles Spearman
David Wechsler
Explanation - Alfred Binet, along with Theodore Simon, developed the first practical intelligence test to identify children needing educational assistance.
Correct answer is: Alfred Binet
Q.2 What does the IQ score of 100 represent?
Above average intelligence
Average intelligence
Below average intelligence
Genius level intelligence
Explanation - In most standardized IQ tests, a score of 100 is set as the mean, representing average intelligence.
Correct answer is: Average intelligence
Q.3 Which intelligence test was specifically designed for adults?
Stanford-Binet Test
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Binet-Simon Scale
Raven’s Progressive Matrices
Explanation - The WAIS was developed by David Wechsler to assess adult intelligence and includes verbal and performance subtests.
Correct answer is: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Q.4 Charles Spearman is known for which theory of intelligence?
Multiple Intelligences
Triarchic Theory
g factor theory
Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence
Explanation - Spearman proposed the 'g factor', a general intelligence that underlies all cognitive abilities.
Correct answer is: g factor theory
Q.5 What is the main purpose of Raven’s Progressive Matrices?
Measure verbal intelligence
Measure nonverbal abstract reasoning
Assess memory skills
Evaluate emotional intelligence
Explanation - Raven’s Progressive Matrices assess abstract reasoning and are considered culture-fair as they rely minimally on language.
Correct answer is: Measure nonverbal abstract reasoning
Q.6 The Stanford-Binet test primarily measures:
Emotional intelligence
General intelligence (IQ)
Creative thinking
Personality traits
Explanation - The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales are designed to measure general intelligence in children and adults.
Correct answer is: General intelligence (IQ)
Q.7 Which subtest is NOT typically included in the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale?
Verbal Comprehension
Working Memory
Processing Speed
Emotional Quotient
Explanation - WAIS measures cognitive abilities but does not assess emotional intelligence.
Correct answer is: Emotional Quotient
Q.8 Fluid intelligence refers to:
Knowledge acquired through experience
Innate problem-solving ability
Vocabulary and general knowledge
Cultural understanding
Explanation - Fluid intelligence involves reasoning, problem-solving, and adaptability independent of prior knowledge.
Correct answer is: Innate problem-solving ability
Q.9 Crystallized intelligence is best described as:
Innate cognitive ability
Knowledge accumulated from experience
Emotional reasoning
Short-term memory capacity
Explanation - Crystallized intelligence refers to the accumulation of knowledge, skills, and experience over time.
Correct answer is: Knowledge accumulated from experience
Q.10 Which of the following is a nonverbal intelligence test?
WAIS
Raven’s Progressive Matrices
Stanford-Binet
Kaufman Assessment Battery
Explanation - Raven’s Progressive Matrices use abstract patterns to measure reasoning and nonverbal intelligence.
Correct answer is: Raven’s Progressive Matrices
Q.11 The Flynn effect refers to:
The decline in IQ scores over generations
The increase in IQ scores over generations
The relationship between IQ and age
The effect of stress on intelligence testing
Explanation - The Flynn effect describes the observed rise in average IQ scores over successive generations.
Correct answer is: The increase in IQ scores over generations
Q.12 Which psychologist developed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?
Howard Gardner
Robert Sternberg
Alfred Binet
Louis Thurstone
Explanation - Sternberg proposed the Triarchic Theory, which includes analytical, creative, and practical intelligence.
Correct answer is: Robert Sternberg
Q.13 Howard Gardner is known for which concept?
g factor
Multiple Intelligences
Fluid and crystallized intelligence
IQ scoring system
Explanation - Gardner proposed that intelligence is multi-dimensional, including linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, and other domains.
Correct answer is: Multiple Intelligences
Q.14 Louis Thurstone argued against a single general intelligence and proposed:
Primary mental abilities
Triarchic intelligence
Fluid-crystallized model
Emotional intelligence
Explanation - Thurstone identified several primary mental abilities, such as verbal comprehension, numerical ability, and spatial reasoning.
Correct answer is: Primary mental abilities
Q.15 What is considered a culture-fair test?
Stanford-Binet
Raven’s Progressive Matrices
WAIS
Kaufman Assessment Battery
Explanation - Culture-fair tests minimize language and cultural knowledge to assess innate reasoning abilities.
Correct answer is: Raven’s Progressive Matrices
Q.16 In intelligence testing, reliability refers to:
The test measures what it is intended to measure
The consistency of test scores over time
The test is easy for participants
The validity of the interpretation
Explanation - Reliability is the extent to which a test yields consistent and stable results across administrations.
Correct answer is: The consistency of test scores over time
Q.17 Validity in intelligence testing indicates:
Consistency of scores
Accuracy of what is being measured
Difficulty level of the test
Number of items in the test
Explanation - Validity assesses whether a test actually measures the construct it is intended to measure.
Correct answer is: Accuracy of what is being measured
Q.18 Which intelligence test is commonly used for children?
WAIS
WISC
Raven’s Matrices
Stanford-Binet for Adults
Explanation - The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is designed to assess intelligence in children aged 6–16 years.
Correct answer is: WISC
Q.19 Which of the following is NOT a type of intelligence according to Gardner?
Musical
Bodily-kinesthetic
Analytical
Interpersonal
Explanation - Analytical intelligence is part of Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory, not Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences.
Correct answer is: Analytical
Q.20 Which test measures both verbal and performance IQ?
WAIS
Raven’s Matrices
Kaufman Assessment
Binet-Simon Scale
Explanation - WAIS includes subtests for both verbal and performance abilities to provide a comprehensive IQ profile.
Correct answer is: WAIS
Q.21 Emotional intelligence is defined as:
The ability to solve puzzles
Understanding and managing one’s own and others’ emotions
Memory capacity
Cultural knowledge
Explanation - Emotional intelligence involves perceiving, understanding, and regulating emotions in oneself and others.
Correct answer is: Understanding and managing one’s own and others’ emotions
Q.22 Which factor is considered when calculating an IQ score in the Stanford-Binet test?
Mental age and chronological age
Height and weight
Memory capacity
Reaction time
Explanation - IQ is often calculated as (Mental Age / Chronological Age) × 100 in traditional Stanford-Binet scoring.
Correct answer is: Mental age and chronological age
Q.23 What is the typical mean and standard deviation of IQ scores in standardized tests?
Mean 50, SD 10
Mean 100, SD 15
Mean 100, SD 10
Mean 50, SD 15
Explanation - Most standardized IQ tests are designed with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15 to classify intelligence levels.
Correct answer is: Mean 100, SD 15
Q.24 Which test is often used for assessing giftedness in children?
WISC
WAIS
Raven’s Matrices
Binet-Simon Scale
Explanation - The WISC provides IQ scores and subtest scores that help identify high cognitive abilities and gifted children.
Correct answer is: WISC