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What Is the "Situation" That Social Scientists Think About, and Why

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What is the "situation" that social scientists think about, and why is it relevant to their investigations?


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Intelligence

Intelligence is a complex trait that encompasses cognitive abilities, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and learning.

Stereotype Threat

The psychological experience of anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their social group.

Aptitude Test

A standardized test designed to measure an individual's potential to acquire specific skills or knowledge.

Ravens' Progressive Matrices

A nonverbal group test typically used to measure abstract reasoning and regarded as a test of fluid intelligence.

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