Nikki Has Just Taken an IQ Test and Wants to Know

question 30

Multiple Choice

Nikki has just taken an IQ test and wants to know what exactly intelligence is.The person who tested her says he believes intelligence is one thing that cuts across virtually all tasks one completes.This core ability is

• A) gainful loss (gl).
• B) general mental age (gm).
• C) mental giftedness (mg).
• D) general intelligence (g).

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors through reinforcement strategies and conditioning.

Learning Principles

Encompass the fundamental concepts and strategies through which individuals acquire new knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values.

Person-centered Therapy

A counseling approach emphasizing the client's perspective, promoting self-discovery, and valuing their potential for personal growth.

Empirical Research

A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct observation or experience, employing systematic and scientifically valid methods to gather data.