Intelligence: In Pursuit of Rational Thought and Effective Action 151
- Which of the following is the correct formula for the intelligence quotient (IQ)?
a. IQ =MA×CA+ 100
b. IQ =CA+MA×3.14
c. IQ =MA+MA/100
d. IQ =MA/CA× 100 - An IQ score in the range 110 to 119 is associated with what classification?
a. Very Superior
b. Superior
c. Bright Normal
d. Normal (or Average) - A test that measures what it is supposed to measure is said to be
a. consistent
b. reliable
c. valid
d. congruent - A test that gives stable, repeatable results is said to be
a. authentic
b. reliable
c. valid
d. systematic - The inborn potential to reach a given level of intelligence is associated prima-
rily with which of the following?
a. Nature
b. Nurture
c. Environment
d. Reinforcement - The correct formula for understanding intelligence is which of the following?
a. Heredity ×Environment=Intelligence
b. Heredity +Environment=Intelligence
c. Nature ×Heredity=Intelligence
d. Nurture ×Environment=Intelligence
ANSWERS TO THE SELF-TEST
1-b 2-a 3-c 4-c 5-d 6-c 7-c 8-b 9-a 10-a