In Sternberg's triarchic theory, an uneducated child who is "street smart" shows strength on the practical ____ component of intellect
a. information-processing (componential)
b. contextual
c. experiential
d. Flynn effect
B
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Regarding early and late maturation, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. In elementary school, fast-maturing girls are less popular and have poorer self-images, perhaps because they are larger and heavier than their classmates. b. By junior high, early maturation for girls includes sexual features, which leads to a more positive body image, greater peer prestige, and adult approval. c. Early maturing girls are more independent and more active in school, but also are more likely to get in trouble at school. d. Compared to the past, there are fewer American girls reaching puberty at earlier ages.
The chapter on text comprehension emphasizes that two important components that influence comprehension are
a. sex and race. b. grammar and spelling. c. the knowledge of the reader and the content of the text. d. capacity and arousal.
Seeing is to "vision" as hearing is to "__________."
a. olfaction b. gustation c. audition d. tactition
David has been a defense lawyer for 15 years. Now in his early 40s, he has volunteered his services to battered women in the community. According to Schaie, David's application of his cognitive skills reflects what stage of adult thinking?
a. acquisition b. achieving c. reintegrating d. social responsibility