Group Differences in Intelligence Test Scores

question 28

Multiple Choice

Group differences in intelligence test scores:

• A)no longer are present.
• B)emerge,even on tests of nonverbal skills.
• C)show that the tests still contain many culturally biased items.
• D)reflect innate differences in intelligence.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut where an individual assesses the probability of an event based on how similar it is to the typical case.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal traits and underemphasize situational factors when explaining others' behavior.

Situational Causes

Factors external to an individual that are viewed as causes for behavior.

Heuristics

Simplified strategies or shortcuts used to make decisions and solve problems more efficiently.