Dr. Broca wants to measure the intelligence of children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. Assuming he can put the brains back into their heads with no harm to the children, which of the following methods will give him the most accurate results?
A) Weighing the brains
B) Measuring the size (or volume) of the brains
C) Inspecting the rate at which the synapses are being generated and pruned
D) Measuring the thickness of the frontal and temporal lobes
C
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Unlike most multi-level batteries, the Kuhlman-Anderson Test
a. is primarily non-verbal. b. is for individuals in pre-school through 2nd grade. c. has poor norms. d. is difficult to administer.
As an example of how U.S. psychologists were making a mistake in their widespread acceptance of operationalism, Köhler pointed to the operational definition of _____ in terms of _____.
a. memory; recall tests b. intelligence; intelligence tests c. perception; vision tests d. behavior; maze completion
On a math quiz, Jason had the option of choosing one of 4 different answers. This type of test format is called
a. a measure of intelligence. c. a subjective test. b. an objective test. d. none of these.
According to the APA guidelines, which of these is unacceptable, with regard to child-custody evaluations?
A. Avoiding dual relationships B. Violating informed consent C. Doing a psychological evaluation rather than a custody evaluation D. Each of the above is considered unacceptable