Alfred Binet Would Be Most Likely to Endorse Which of the Following

question 117

Multiple Choice

Alfred Binet would be most likely to endorse which of the following statements about intelligence?

• A)The rate at which a person gains knowledge is an internal characteristic of the person 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 measure of intelligence than is mental age.
• D)The characteristics of successful people are largely determined by heredity.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or create distress for the person experiencing them.

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene function that do not involve changes in the DNA sequence.

Medical Model

A framework for understanding diseases and disorders as conditions with physical causes that can be treated through medical intervention.

Social Circumstances

The environmental, cultural, and economic contexts in which an individual lives and interacts, shaping their experiences and behaviors.