PSYC 242 Assessment Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
According to Weiss and Saflofske (2020), all of the following parent behaviors were positively
associated with their child's academic achievement EXCEPT:
having children turn off their electronics while doing homework
In Weiss and Saflofske's study, what variable accounted for more variance in the ethnic/racial
group differences in IQ scores than parent education and income?
parental expectations
Which of the following best represents the "reciprocal" relationship between inherited
IQ/cognitive achievement and environmental factors that is discussed in Weiss and Saflofske
(2020)?
Children who are naturally intellectually gifted are more encouraged by their parents to pursue
academic achievement which in turn places them in academically enriching
environments/pursuits which stimulates cognitive growth
In Weiss and Saflofske's study, what mediator explained more variation in the differences of
IQ scores for the White-Hispanic comparison than for the White-African American
comparison?
SES
Which of the following was NOT one of the mediators that Weiss and Saklofske examined to
better understand racial/ethnic differences in IQ scores?
heredity
To assess for a specific learning disorder, using current DSM-5 criteria, a clinician should
compare a person's demonstrated achievement to his or her ___________________.
expected level of achievement compared to his or her same-aged peers
In what way is the UNIT a more culturally fair test of IQ?
The test does not require a shared understanding of language because nonverbal gestures are
used to communicate the instructions and test items.
Correct Answers
According to Weiss and Saflofske (2020), all of the following parent behaviors were positively
associated with their child's academic achievement EXCEPT:
having children turn off their electronics while doing homework
In Weiss and Saflofske's study, what variable accounted for more variance in the ethnic/racial
group differences in IQ scores than parent education and income?
parental expectations
Which of the following best represents the "reciprocal" relationship between inherited
IQ/cognitive achievement and environmental factors that is discussed in Weiss and Saflofske
(2020)?
Children who are naturally intellectually gifted are more encouraged by their parents to pursue
academic achievement which in turn places them in academically enriching
environments/pursuits which stimulates cognitive growth
In Weiss and Saflofske's study, what mediator explained more variation in the differences of
IQ scores for the White-Hispanic comparison than for the White-African American
comparison?
SES
Which of the following was NOT one of the mediators that Weiss and Saklofske examined to
better understand racial/ethnic differences in IQ scores?
heredity
To assess for a specific learning disorder, using current DSM-5 criteria, a clinician should
compare a person's demonstrated achievement to his or her ___________________.
expected level of achievement compared to his or her same-aged peers
In what way is the UNIT a more culturally fair test of IQ?
The test does not require a shared understanding of language because nonverbal gestures are
used to communicate the instructions and test items.
