IQ tests are generally used for diagnostic purposes in clinical settings

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

Psychology

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Researchers in which field have criticized the approach of defining intelligence in terms of a small set of general mental abilities measured by IQ tests and believe, instead, that a better approach would be to specify what is meant by intelligent behavior in enough detail that computers could be programmed to act intelligently?

a. artificial intelligence b. proxemics c. cerebronics d. experiential processing

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The idea that attitude change is driven by efforts to reduce the tension that emerges when one's attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent is called ________ theory.

A. justified attribution B. social identity C. cognitive dissonance D. social facilitation

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During REM sleep, an individual with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is likely to ________.

a. kick and yell b. wander around c. stop breathing d. feel paralyzed

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