Identify a true statement about environmental influences on intelligence
A) Intelligence quotient scores are independent of the styles of parenting.
B) Studies support the view that children's early environment is linked to academic achievement.
C) Children of parents who encourage dependence and are verbally unresponsive obtain higher intelligence quotient scores.
D) The home environment is a predictor of scores on intelligence quotient tests only among children over nine years old.
B
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a. encouraging aggressive sports, so that students can release their aggression b. restricting students' consumption of fried foods and sugary foods c. banning violent television programs d. banning violent video games
The debate as to whether to stop and look at an accident while driving by possibly slowing down traffic behind you is an example of
a. social dilemma b. free rider problem c. group conformity d. mass hysteria
What are growing pains?
A. intermittent aches and stiffness in the legs B. psychological distress from growing too fast C. abdominal and gastrointestinal pains D. a myth some parents believe describe children's aches and pains
Individuals who are mildly affected by an intellectual disability:
a. may not be recognized by the community as having a serious deficiency b. cannot be employed c. are typically institutionalized d. will not be able to live a satisfying lifestyle