Identify two issues related to the conceptualization of intelligence that impact the understanding of intellectual developmental disorders
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• First issue – underlying components and mechanisms of intelligence (sensory, perceptual, associative, and relational knowledge); hypotheses vary from single competence to unique skills and talents; basic mental tasks, language, and higher-level skills; related to academic and occupational outcomes; also includes motivation
• Second issue – development of cognitive and intellectual functioning (interaction of tasks, contexts, and emotional states); follows a linear path (age-related trends related to cognitive development) and individual differences (intellectual development)
• Third issue – role of genes (50% of variation in intelligence is related to genetic make-up); brain structure and function is related to intelligence; environmental influences such as poverty and parental factors (stimulation, drug use, beliefs about education); sociocultural influences
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There is increasing evidence that shows which of the following between low self-esteem and social problems?
A. correlation B. causation C. exacerbation D. differentiation
A child is praised for using his fork instead of his fingers to eat some spaghetti. This is an example of ______ reinforcement
a. positive c. secondary b. extrinsic d. higher-order
Compare the advantages of group intelligence tests to those of individual intelligence tests
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