DrWinkle Conducts Basic Research on the Systematic Changes in Intelligence

question 207

Multiple Choice

Dr.Winkle conducts basic research on the systematic changes in intelligence associated with aging.It is most likely that Dr.Winkle is a(n) ________ psychologist.

• A) biological
• B) social
• C) developmental
• D) industrial-organizational

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Definitions:

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or disposition rather than to situational factors.

Situational Attribution

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors or the context of the situation rather than personal characteristics.

Politically Liberal

Describes a set of political beliefs emphasizing individual rights, democracy, and support for socially progressive policies.

Central Route

A cognitive processing path used in persuasive communication that involves careful and thoughtfully analyzing the content of the message.