Which of the following is considered a problem in the evaluation of research on intelligence in later life?
A. Lack of early childhood IQ test scores for comparison
B. Relevance of tasks used to measure adult cognitive functioning
C. Lack of other older adults to use as comparison groups
D. Inability of older adults to complete the intelligence measures
Answer: B
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Sigmund Freud believed that dreams __________.
A. are sexual perversions B. stem from unconscious conflicts, events, and desires C. are reflections of consciousness D. are ways to solve problems
The results of this study suggest that
a. sex may be used to predict IQ b. IQ is independent of sex c. sex is the causal factor in producing one's IQ d. the IQ difference should not be generalized to the population from which the sample was selected