Which approach to studying intelligence uses paper-and-pencil measurements?

A) triarchic theory
B) psychometric
C) analytical
D) componential


B) psychometric With the psychometric approach to studying intelligence, researchers use paper-and-pencil tests and/or physical measurements in an attempt to quantify people's psychological skills and abilities.

Psychology

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What procedure leads to extinction in operant conditioning?

a. Punishing the response b. Giving no reinforcement after the response c. Presenting the CS without the UCS d. Presenting the UCS without the CS

Psychology

"Mutual exclusivity" is a word-meaning constraint that

a. says a name applies to the entire object. b. means categories are separate and nonoverlapping. c. means categories enclose objects with resemblances. d. states each word has its own unique meaning.

Psychology

The learning history of observers has a powerful influence on what they learn from models. This is illustrated by the fact that chimpanzees that have had __________ training get more from observing a model than those that have not

a. language b. social skills c. problem solving d. insight

Psychology

Which of the following occurs when individuals believe their thoughts and feelings are not their own?

a. Dissociative identity disorder b. Depersonalization disorder c. Personality disorder d. Dissociative order

Psychology