After the amusement provided by our recent pleasantries with Dr. Davis (whom we now know does not exhibit polymorphic perversity but amorphous polymetricity), it's time for some serious stuff. So try this test out on your class. It provides a multi-factorial analysis of intelligent behaviour. 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe and close the door. This question tests whether or not you are doing simple things in a complicated way. 2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator? Incorrect answer: Open the refrigerator, put in the elephant and close the door. Correct Answer: Open the refrigerator, remove the giraffe, and put in the elephant and close the door. This question tests your foresight. 3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference. All the animals attend except one. Which animal does not attend? Correct answer: The elephant. The elephant is in the refrigerator! This tests if you are capable of comprehensive thinking. 4. There is a river filled with crocodiles. How do you cross it? Correct answer: Simply swim through it. All the crocodiles are attending the animal meeting! This question tests your reasoning ability. (item adapted from a post to the HAND bumour list) -Stephen ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stephen Black, Ph.D. tel: (819) 822-9600 ext 2470 Department of Psychology fax: (819) 822-9661 Bishop's University e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lennoxville, QC J1M 1Z7 Canada Department web page at http://www.ubishops.ca/ccc/div/soc/psy Check out TIPS listserv for teachers of psychology at: http://www.frostburg.edu/dept/psyc/southerly/tips/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------
