What could we conclude if we know that a child obtained a mental age of eight on a standard test of intelligence?
a) The child is functioning at a low level.
b) The child is performing at a superior level.
c) The child's performance exceeds that of eight-year-old children.
d) The child's performance is similar to the average of eight-year-old children.
D
You might also like to view...
Which part of the brain is also referred to as "the fifth lobe?"
A. the orbitofrontal cortex B. the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex C. the insula D. the fusiform face area
About how much time does the average person spend watching TV per day?
(a) 15 minutes (b) 45 minutes (c) 2.5 hours (d) none of the above
Scare tactics, or persuasion using fear induction, generally work best
a. when they are presented by themselves b. when they are not extreme c. when they are paired with specific behavioral recommendations which would enable the person to avoid the frightening outcome d. both a and b e. both b and c
Psychodynamic therapy is a form of psychotherapy
based on the Freudian tradition that seeks to help people gain insight into, and resolve: a. faulty thinking patterns. b. irrational beliefs. c. conflicts between forces within the unconscious mind. d. problems with acquiring positive reinforcement from the environment.