A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 46 - 48 of 299

Explanation

• Vernon’s description of different levels of intelligence may fill the gaps between two extreme theories, two factor theory of spearman and the multiple-factor theory of Thurstone.

• The highest level: ‘g’ factor with the largest source of variance between individuals (general factor) spearman

• The next level: major group factors such as verbal-numerical-educational and practical-mechanical-spatial-physical

• The next level: minor group factors are divided from major group factors

• The bottom level: ‘s’ (specific factor) spearman

Explanation

Characteristics of Autism are

• General lack of responsiveness to other people

• Serious deficiencies in communication, especially language

• Unusual repetitive responses to the environment.

• Moreover, all of these problems appeared within the first 30 months

Explanation

Characteristics of Kleptomania

• Recurring failure to resist urges to steal unneeded items

• Feeling tense just before stealing, followed by feelings of pleasure or relief when committing the theft

• High morbidity with mood disorders and to lesser degree with substance abuse/dependence

Characteristics of Pyromania

• Irresistible urges to set fires

• Feeling aroused prior to setting fire then a sense of gratification or relief when the fire burns

• Rare; diagnosed in less than 4% of arsonists