Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?
a. It has helped broaden the concept of intelligence.
b. It deals only with behaviors covered by the psychometric approach.
c. It can be applied in classroom settings.
d. Rigorous studies to validate the approach have been conducted.
B
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A stereotype exists in many cultures that men are better than women at math. Ramie is about to take a diagnostic achievement test in math. According to research on stereotype threat, under which condition is Ramie most likely to perform poorly on the test?
a. Ramie does not believe that the test is an accurate measure of math ability. b. Ramie is asked to indicate her sex at the beginning of the test. c. Ramie does not include math as an important part of her identity. d. Ramie is unaware of the cultural stereotype concerning sex and math
Behavior therapists do not focus on:
A. the principles of classical conditioning B. the underlying unconscious conflicts C. a specific problem behavior D. rewards to change behavior
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A) lottery; preference for variable rewards B) lottery; rational choice theory C) $3,000; sunk-cost fallacy D) $3,000; certainty effect