Chapter 9: Problem 6
IQ tests have proven to be good predictors of: A. social intelligence. B. practical problem-solving intelligence. C. school performance. D. all of the above.
Chapter 9: Problem 6
IQ tests have proven to be good predictors of: A. social intelligence. B. practical problem-solving intelligence. C. school performance. D. all of the above.
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Get started for freeIf you score at the 75 th percentile on a standardized test, it means that: A. \(75 \%\) of those who took the test scored better than you did. B. \(25 \%\) of those who took the test scored less than you did. C. \(75 \%\) of those who took the test scored the same or less than you did. D. you answered \(75 \%\) of the questions correctly.
Which of the following does not belong with the others? A. aptitude tests C. intelligence tests B. personality tests D. achievement tests
Which of the following is a likely consequence of stereotype vulnerability for members of minority groups? A. Academic motivation declines. B. Academic performance often suffers. C. Standardized tests may be especially anxiety arousing. D. All of the above are likely consequences.
If a test has good test-retest reliability: A. there is a strong correlation between items on the test. B. it accurately measures what it says it measures. \(\mathrm{C}\). it can be used to predict future performance. D. the test yields similar scores if taken at two different times.
Which of the following is a true statement regarding Francis Calton? A. He took the position that intelligence is largely determined by heredity. B. He advocated the development of special programs to tap the intellectual potential of the culturally disadvantaged. C. He developed tests that identified those children who were unable to profit from a normal education. D. He took the position that intelligence is more a matter of environment than heredity.
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