1. The difference between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence has to do with
a. performance of verbal tasks versus performance of spatial tasks
b. amount learned versus amount learned and now forgotten
c. speed of learning versus amount already learned on some topic
d. recall memory versus recognition memory
2. Why do critics complain about questions on IQ tests that ask for factual information?
a. such questions do not predict performance in school
b. such items measure knowledge, not necessarily ability
c. factual knowledge is unrelated to problem-solving ability
d. these questions fail to differentiate among people who take the tests
Please post your answers and reasons for them, and we'll be happy to critique them.
You may find this article helpful.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_and_crystallized_intelligence
Thank you. These 2 questions have been stumping me.
1. I chose answer B. because fluid intelligence is what you learn and crystallized is what you have learned and was through experience...
2. I chose answer A. because IQ tests were formed to reflect school performance...
Please help me! I think these are right. Are they?
I don't see how B can be the correct answer to # 1. Intelligence has nothing to do with knowledge that has been forgotten.
Fluid intelligence is often measured by the performance part of an IQ test while crystallized intelligence relates strongly with the verbal parts of the test. Fluid intelligence is also measured by how quickly a person can solve a new problem, regardless of previous knowledge.
Please check your text materials to see what the author emphasizes. Also check this site with a variety of explanations of these two different aspects of intelligence.
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=203714
For # 2, the emphasis is upon IQ tests that ask for factual knowledge. For that reason, B seems like the best answer. Also -- IQ tests were first developed by the U.S. army during World War I to determine the abilities of incoming soldiers. They later were used in schools to predict academic achievement.
1. The difference between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence has to do with:
b. amount learned versus amount learned and now forgotten.
To understand this concept, we need to know the definitions of fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence:
- Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to think logically and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge and experience. It represents our ability to reason and adapt to new situations.
- Crystallized intelligence, on the other hand, refers to the knowledge and skills that we have acquired through education and experience. It represents the accumulated knowledge and expertise we possess.
The key difference lies in the nature of these two types of intelligence. Fluid intelligence is more focused on the ability to think and reason, whereas crystallized intelligence is about knowledge and expertise.
Now, looking at the given options, we see that option b. "amount learned versus amount learned and now forgotten" aligns with the definitions described above. Fluid intelligence encompasses our abilities that are not dependent on prior knowledge, while crystallized intelligence measures what we have learned and retained.
Therefore, the correct answer is b. amount learned versus amount learned and now forgotten.
2. Critics complain about questions on IQ tests that ask for factual information because:
b. such items measure knowledge, not necessarily ability.
Critics argue that IQ tests should primarily assess abilities such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning, rather than fact-based knowledge. They believe that focusing on factual information does not necessarily indicate intelligence or predict performance in real-life situations.
IQ tests are designed to measure a person's cognitive abilities and potential, but there are debates about the efficacy and validity of these tests. Some argue that emphasizing factual knowledge on IQ tests may favor individuals who have had access to more educational opportunities or cultural knowledge, thus potentially creating bias against certain groups.
Therefore, the correct answer is b. such items measure knowledge, not necessarily ability. Critics contend that these types of questions do not significantly contribute to assessing one's underlying cognitive abilities.