One way of assessing whether intelligence tests actually work is to compare their results with measurements of other areas known to be related to intelligence. In fact, intelligence tests are very powerful predictors of all EXCEPT which of the following?
a. school grades
b. scores on achievement tests
c. social skill and peer acceptance
d. number of years of education
c
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Which best describes the thought process underlying adolescent egocentrism? a. Adolescents cannot believe that others have different perspectives than they have
b. Adolescents do whatever their parents say. c. Adolescents believe that everyone is ignoring them. d. Adolescents are much more interested in their own feelings than those of others.
Evolutionary psychologists argue that attraction can be inherited based on specific characteristics. For instance, both men and women seek physical features like cleanliness, good complexion, clear eyes, good teeth, good hair, etc. These are most likely representative of good health and tied to reproductive potential. Which of the following is associated with a man's reproductive value?
A. intelligence and financial security B. high level of caring and intelligence C. economic status and reliability D. social acceptability and sensitivity
If a new memory has made it to the short-term memory stage, it has definitely been ____
a. ?either seen or heard b. ?given at least a slight amount of attention c. ?given a great amount of rehearsal d. ?processed by the implicit memory system
Which of the following is not an aspect that gossip tends to foster in adolescence?
a. friendships c. group solidarity b. family harmony d. social reputations