People Who Hold an Incremental Theory of Intelligence Believe

question 55

Multiple Choice

People who hold an incremental theory of intelligence believe

• A) that a person's intelligence is fixed and very difficult to change.
• B) that a person's intelligence is shaped by experience and effort.
• C) that there is only one type of intelligence.
• D) that there are multiple types of intelligences.

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Definitions:

Excessive Guilt

A heightened state of feeling responsible or regretful for a perceived or real wrongdoing, often beyond what is considered rational or justified.

Psychodynamic Therapies

A group of treatments focusing on unconscious processes as they manifest in a person's present behavior, emphasizing the importance of early life experiences.

Internal Conflicts

Psychological struggles within the mind of a person, often arising from opposing desires or needs.

Behavior Therapists

Professionals who specialize in applying clinical and experimental psychological principles to modify problematic behaviors.