Regarding the definition of intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Some theorists question just which general mental abilities together constitute intelligence.
b. Other psychologists question the idea of the g-factor itself, proposing instead that there are different "intelligences.".
c. The operational definition of intelligence consists of the core aspects of intelligence, which are knowledge, reasoning, and memory.
d. Intelligence is broadly defined as the overall capacity to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to adapt to one's surroundings.
C
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A. Following the crowd is necessary for maintaining friendships. B. Peers provide like-mindedness when parents are not available. C. Peers provide a standard by which adolescents measure their own behavior. D. Adolescents share more morals with peers.
About what percentage of adults are diagnosed with conduct disorder?
A) 0% (Adults cannot be diagnosed with conduct disorder.) B) 4% C) 9% D) 13%
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a. ?Kyra, a high socioeconomic status African American b. ?Gavin, a middle socioeconomic status African American c. ?Frank, a low socioeconomic status Native American d. ?Jill, a low socioeconomic status European American
On tests of complex abilities, the slower the reaction time, the __________ the score on __________
A) higher; tests of memory B) higher; tests of reasoning C) lower; problem-solving tasks D) lower; verbal IQ tasks