Evidence for a specific-abilities approach to intelligence includes the
A. large contribution of genetics to intelligence.
B. large improvements in IQ performance that has occurred over the last 100 years.
C. occurrence of savant behavior.
D. tendency for very bright students to excel in all subjects.
Answer: C
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A. All facial expressions of emotion stem from an evolutionarily basic "prototypical" expression. B. Facial expressions of basic emotions appear the same across humans, regardless of culture. C. Facial expressions of emotion are universal within a given cultural context. D. People understand the facial expressions shown by members of their own historical cultural group.
An internal state caused by physiological needs is called a(n):
A) drive. B) instinct. C) need. D) hedonic principle.
Current objective research data from a large, randomly selected sample of same-sex partners is
not yet available. available for specific areas in the United States. available for certain gay and lesbian cohorts. available for indicators dealing with income and career status only.
Research on Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory indicates that
A) he overestimated the competencies of infants and young children. B) children generally reach their full intellectual potential, regardless of education and experience. C) children's performance on Piagetian problems can be improved with training. D) his stagewise account overemphasizes social and cultural influences on development.