An Intelligence Quotient Is A(n)

question 175

Multiple Choice

An intelligence quotient is a(n) :

• A) midpoint in a set of intelligence test scores that is computed after the scores are ordered from the highest to the lowest.
• B) measure of the variability of intelligence test scores that is computed by taking every score in the distribution and determining how much it differs from the mean.
• C) statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in intelligence that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group.
• D) measure of intelligence originally computed by dividing a person's mental age by his or her chronological age and multiplying the result by 100.

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Definitions:

Trachea

The windpipe, a large tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing for air passage.

Villi

Small finger-like projections that protrude from the epithelial lining of the intestinal wall, increasing surface area for nutrient absorption.

Fingerlike Projections

Extensions from a surface or body that resemble fingers, often used to increase surface area for absorption or sensation in biological systems.

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities, such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach.