Describe the Wechsler Scales of Intelligence. What abilities are assessed by this instrument?
What are some recent trends regarding this assessment?
What will be an ideal response?
The most popular, contemporary individual tests of intelligence are the Wechsler Scales
of Intelligence. It is a widely-used, norm-referenced test that yields Full-Scale, Verbal
and Performance IQ scores (mean = 100). The scale assesses crystallized abilities, or
broad semantic knowledge, as well as fluid intelligence, or the ability to quickly solve
problems. One recent advancement has been the addition of scales to assess information
processing abilities.
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What is the current status of the "sexual double standard" in North America?
a. People believe that premarital sex is appropriate for men, but not for women. b. Nonfeminists are more likely than feminists to believe in the double standard of sexuality. c. Primetime television generally shows that premarital sex is more appropriate for women than for men. d. Primetime television generally shows that premarital sex is equally appropriate for both women and men.
Research found that arguments between mothers and adolescents tend to peak in
a. early adolescence. b. middle adolescence. c. late adolescence. d. adolescents living in suburban areas.
It is easier for some to ______ over the internet than it is in face to face interactions
a. disclose personal information b. hold a relaxed conversation c. explore alternative ways of sexual expression d. All of the above.
Semantics is __________
a) the study of meaning in language b) knowledge of how language is used in social contexts c) pre language “oo-ing” and “ah-ing,” and gurgling sounds babies make beginning at about 2 months of age d) repetitive pre language consonant–vowel combinations such as “ba-ba-ba” or “do-do-do-do,” made by infants universally beginning at about 4–6 months of age.