In a National Sample of 14- to 21-Year-Olds, Total Scores

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a national sample of 14- to 21-year-olds, total scores on the U.S. SAT correlated ________ with general intelligence test scores.

• A) +.26
• B) +.54
• C) +.82
• D) +.98

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Definitions:

Repressed Emotions

Feelings that have been unconsciously pushed down or held back from conscious awareness, often as a defensive mechanism to avoid pain or anxiety.

Significant Figure

A digit in a number that contributes to its precision, indicating the extent of its accuracy.

Unconscious Conflicts

Internal struggles often stemming from repressed thoughts and feelings that lead to psychological tension and symptoms according to psychoanalytic theory.

Hidden Sexual Desires

Unconscious or suppressed sexual feelings that an individual may not be fully aware of or choose not to acknowledge.