Mensa Mensa IQ Working Memory and Processing Speed 5

Question 1

A person reads the list: apple, chair, seven, blue, piano, ninety. They are then asked to recall only the numbers. Which answer is correct?

Accepted Answer

seven, ninety

Answer

The only words representing numbers in the list are 'seven' and 'ninety'.

Question 2

Working memory capacity is best described as the ability to:

Accepted Answer

Hold and manipulate information in mind over short periods

Answer

Working memory refers to the temporary holding and active manipulation of information needed for ongoing tasks.

Question 3

In a cancellation task, you must cross out every letter 'T' in a grid of random letters as fast as possible. Accuracy and speed together primarily measure what?

Accepted Answer

Processing speed and sustained attention

Answer

Cancellation tasks measure how quickly and accurately a person detects targets, reflecting processing speed and sustained attention.

Question 4

You are shown the number string 739251846 for 5 seconds, then it disappears. What is the sum of the 3rd and 7th digits?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

In 739251846, the 3rd digit is 9 and the 7th digit is 8; their sum is 17.

Question 5

Which of the following tasks would best distinguish a person with high processing speed from one with average processing speed?

Accepted Answer

Identifying matching pairs of symbols under strict time limits

Answer

Timed symbol-matching tasks directly measure processing speed by rewarding rapid, accurate responses under time pressure.

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Mensa Mensa IQ Working Memory and Processing Speed 5