Which one of the following definitions of giftedness is widely accepted by many researchers in
developmental science?
a. IQ above 130
b. IQ above 150
c. An exceptional talent
d. A very high IQ or an exceptional talent
d. A very high IQ or an exceptional talent
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The discussion of international family planning data indicated that
a. the United States leads the world in the percentage of couples using some kind of contraceptive. b. one of the best predictors of using birth control in developing countries is the female literacy rate. c. almost all married couples throughout the world have access to family planning, though unmarried couples do not. d. the overall use of contraceptives in Africa equals the overall use of contraceptives in North America.
Beth has noticed that her nine-year-old son, Billy, has trouble going to sleep at night and frequently tosses and turns for hours after she puts him to bed. Billy and Beth could most benefit from a suggestion that they
a. use mental imagery by picturing relaxing scenes, such as lying on a warm tropical beach, as he gets ready for sleep b. limit his intake of caffeine in the afternoons by not drinking coffee after 4 p.m. each day c. try to "force" sleep by insisting that Billy remain as still and motionless in bed as possible d. adopt a regular exercise program and encourage Billy to exercise vigorously shortly before bedtime e. establish a regular bedtime routine and consistently go through this routine before sending Billy to bed
According to the concept of kin selection, you are more likely to behave altruistically
toward a. a brother over a sister. b. a cousin over a brother. c. any sibling over your parents. d. a sister over a cousin. e. an aunt or uncle over a sibling.