Which of the Following Lists Is NOT Consistent with Thurstone's

question 223

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lists is NOT consistent with Thurstone's seven primary mental abilities?

• A) word fluency, spatial ability, perceptual speed, and numerical skill
• B) associative memory, creative intelligence, reasoning, and verbal comprehension
• C) numerical skill, spatial ability, mental abilities, and perceptual speed
• D) reasoning, word fluency, perceptual speed, and numerical ability

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon involving discomfort experienced by an individual who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than on the content of the message, such as the attractiveness of the speaker or emotional appeal.

Attributions

Attributions refer to the process by which individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, considering logical arguments and evidence.