Dr. Whittier believes that many intelligence tests sample knowledge and skills that not all groups of children have had equal opportunity to learn. Dr. Whittier's belief reflects the controversial question that ethnic differences in IQ have to do with
A) heritability.
B) multiple intelligences.
C) test bias.
D) SES.
C
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Mach demonstrated that:
a. there is a one-to-one correspondence between an environmental stimulus and the mental event it creates b. some perceptions are independent of any particular cluster of sensory elements c. psychology can never be a true science d. only overt behavior can be studied objectively
From Freud's view of tension reduction, one can conclude that a joke will be funnier when
A. it is sexual than when it is hostile. B. more tension is experienced before the punch line. C. tension increases rapidly. D. less tension is experienced before the punch line.
Regarding how creativity can be encouraged, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Many studies of creativity show that "genius" and "eminence" owe as much to persistence and dedication as they do to inspiration. b. Encouraging mental sets can lead you to see the world from a more creative perspective. c. To encourage creativity, seek varied input by randomly looking up words in the dictionary and relating them to the problem. d. If you are feeling hurried by a sense of time pressure, you are almost always less likely to think creatively.
According to research summarized by Roediger and Pyc, which of these questions should you ask yourself to ensure that you retain as much relevant information as possible before a test?
A. "Why is this answer correct?" B. "How much should I rest before the test?" C. "Where can I study that is most similar to the testing room?" D. "When did I learn this information?"