On average, what is the tendency for IQ scores of African American children compared with European American children?
a. They are about the same.
b. They are 1 or 2 points lower, which is statistically insignificant.
c. They are about 10 to 15 points lower.
d. They are about 10 to 15 points higher.
C
You might also like to view...
According to Alfred Adler, which of these leads to excessive anxieties?
a. Following immature goals in life b. Repressed memories of traumatic experiences c. Conflict between the id and the superego d. Classically conditioned responses to stimuli associated with pain
Compared to people who are sad or afraid, people who are happy or angry tend to ____
a. take fewer risks b. be more confident and optimistic c. be less likely to take a stand for what they believe in d. be better able to concentrate on information that is presented to them
Which of the following theories best explains how a person's actions can change his or her attitudes and beliefs?
A) balance theory B) cognitive dissonance theory C) elaboration likelihood model D) counterattitudinal theory
Which of the following best describes the change in the prevalence rate of heroin use in recent years?
a) The prevalence rate of heroin has increased primarily among the urban poor. b) The prevalence rate of heroin has increased primarily among well-educated people. c) The prevalence rate of heroin has decreased primarily among women. d) The prevalence rate of heroin has decreased dramatically across most groups.