Describe how David Wechsler’s advances helped shape our current understanding of intelligence and how it is measured.
What will be an ideal response?
Wechsler developed the Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale. Wechsler’s tests became extremely popular and led to several revisions
*Wechsler’s tests consisted of several subtests that measured various aspects of mental ability. Combined, these subtests provided a global measure of intelligence.
Wechsler introduced the use of deviation IQ score, which allows for comparisons to be made between individuals.
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The story of a young man who rescued people from a river illustrates what key component of counseling?
a. Counseling emphasizes intervention wherever possible. b. Counseling focuses on prevention wherever possible. c. Counseling avoids altering people's environments. d. Counseling is a profession for altruists.
A model of intergroup relations where people retain their unique cultural characteristics, while they mix socially and economically with other groups is known as which of the following?
a. Separatism b. The melting pot c. Cultural determinism d. Cultural pluralism
Describe and contrast the difference between hot and cold cognitions.
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In the Approach Continuum, which approach is aimed at children who are already exhibiting some at-risk factors:
A. indicated approach. B. booster sessions approach. C. universal approach. D. selected approach.