Which of the following is one of the purposes of measuring intelligence?

a. Determining if individuals qualify for government disability benefits
b. Ensuring that standardized tests are scored and interpreted fairly
c. Identifying what individuals in certain age groups should know
d. Categorizing developmental stages for statistical purposes


a. Determining if individuals qualify for government disability benefits

Determining if individuals qualify for government disability benefits is the purposes of measuring intelligence.

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A. just as cognitively aware B. much less cognitively aware C. more cognitively aware D. completely cognitively unaware

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A) absentmindedness. B) transience. C) memory misattribution. D) blocking.

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A) The more often you wear your seat belt, the more serious the injury you are likely to receive in an accident. B) The more often you wear your seat belt, the less likely you are to suffer serious injuries in an accident. C) Wearing your seatbelt prevents you from being injured in an accident. D) Failing to wear your seat belt increases the likelihood that you will sustain serious injuries in an accident.

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