In comparisons of children who are the same age but in different grades,
A) black and white children score the same when verbal, fact-oriented items are eliminated from tests.
B) performance on crystallized test items, but not on fluid test items, depends on prior learning opportunities.
C) those who play video games perform poorly on fluid test items.
D) those who have been in school longer score higher on intelligence tests.
D
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a. availability heuristic b. base rate fallacy c. confirmation bias d. proving paradox
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. a belief that she has the necessary academic skills. B. genetically inherited personality traits. C. a plan for doing well in class. D. the expectation that studying hard will lead to good grades.