Which of the Following Was One of the Assumptions Made

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one of the assumptions made by Alfred Binet in his research on intelligence?

• A)The rate at which a person gains knowledge is an internal characteristic and remains relatively constant over time.
• B)The rate at which a person gains knowledge is largely determined by the environment.
• C)Chronological age is a better determinant of intelligence than is mental age.
• D)The characteristics of highly intelligent and successful people are largely determined by heredity.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Neuroscience

The field of study that examines how brain functions are related to various cognitive processes and behaviors.

Brain Activity

The functioning of the brain involving complex neural processes, typically measured by various neuroimaging techniques.

Mental Activities

Refers to the processes of the mind, such as thinking, learning, remembering, and perceiving.

Cognitive Neuroscience

The scientific study of neural mechanisms underlying cognition, focusing on the neural connections in the brain which are involved in mental processes.