When Binet developed the first intelligence test, his goal was to
A. measure a child's inherited abilities that we can then use to define "intelligence".
B. identify all of the separate and independent abilities that we need to measure in order to have a valid way of assessing intelligence.
C. describe how divergent thinking and convergent thinking work together to determine intelligent behavior.
D. measure a child's performance on tasks similar to those required in school and compare the child's performance to the performance of others of the same age.
Answer: D
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Quasi-experimental designs exemplify the following characteristics:
a. trends for change b. compare two groups c. uses existing data only d. all of above.
Goals for early intervention programs may include
a. lessening the long-term impact of the disability. b. communicating to parents exactly what they can expect from their child over time. c. helping professionals put a label on the child's disability (such as mental retardation). d. All of the answers are correct.
Qualitative research is characterized by purposive sampling, researcher sensitivity to participants, and deductive approaches to data analysis.
a. True b. False
A mid-range goal is considered
A. a remarkable accomplishment when completed early in life. B. a checkpoint on the way to achieving long-term goals. C. a fairly minor accomplishment. D. None of these are correct.