Intelligence

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This type of measurement is the defining method of psychometrics.

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This popular-science term refers to the normal distribution of IQ scores throughout the population.

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Ninety-six percent of people's IQ scores fall between these two scores.

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An IQ score between about 50 and 70 may reflect mild mental retardation, if the person also demonstrates

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Which of the following describes the most reliable and valid use of IQ scores?

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According to Sternberg's triarchic theory, all of the following are examples of the use of practical intelligence, EXCEPT:

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According to Sternberg this type of intelligence is roughly equivalent to the idea of 'common sense'

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The most frequently administered intelligence tests are

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According to Spearman the theorem of the indifference of the indication argued that

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Researchers have found evidence of strong correlations between scores on different intelligence tests, this is evidence for

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The Flynn effect describes

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Twin and adoption studies suggest that the heritability of IQ is around

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The critical psychology perspective sees intelligence as

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This movement begun by Francis Galton and advocated the selective breeding of which middle class families in order to promote higher levels of intelligence in the population

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A researcher asks participants to complete the same questionnaire on two different occasions and to assess if their results are consistent over time. The research is assessing:

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Furnham and Ritandelli-Tavaton (2011) found that the predictive value of IQ on GCSE performance was

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According to Steinberg's theory of successful intelligence, scores on the three forms of intelligence are believed to

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When evaluating Steinberg's theory of intelligence, Brody (2003a, 2003b) found that scores on the tests of three abilities were

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According to Cattell and Horn's model, this type of intelligence is gained through exposure to education and culture

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According to research by Davis, Haworth and Plomin (2009), general cognitive ability measured at the age of 1 is _ to measurements taken at age 17 or 18

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Longitudinal studies suggest that the genetic influence of intelligence _ with age.

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The majority of research showing the effects of environmental insults on intelligence is

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According to Simons et al's (2016) review of the evidence for the success of brain training, it was concluded that

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Researchers wish to replicate the Dennis study examining the effects of environmental stimulation on children's' cognitive development. Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason that this study will not be conducted.

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Headstart programmes – in which enriched nursey environments are provided to poorer populations have been found to

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