People Whose IQ Scores Range from 40 to 54 Are

question 61

Multiple Choice

People whose IQ scores range from 40 to 54 are most probably:

• A) mildly retarded.
• B) moderately retarded.
• C) severely retarded.
• D) profoundly retarded.

Comprehend goal-setting strategies and their impact on performance.

Recognize the six principles for effective goal setting.

Analyze the components and implications of the cognitive-affective personality system (CAPS).

Distinguish between reliability and validity in the context of psychological assessment.

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Definitions:

Figure and Ground

A principle in gestalt psychology that refers to the tendency of the perceptual system to simplify a scene into the main object that we focus on (figure) and everything else that forms the background (ground).

Gestalt Principle

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals perceive objects as whole systems rather than the sum of their parts.

Proximity

The state or condition of being close or near; in psychology, it often refers to how physically close people are to each other, which can influence relationships and social interactions.

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind that emphasizes the human ability to perceive patterns and wholes in complex data rather than just individual components.