The Results of Skeels' Study Showed That ________

question 46

Multiple Choice

The results of Skeels' study showed that ________.

• A) IQs of adults could be improved by letting them associate with children
• B) IQs of orphans could be improved by letting them associate with severely retarded adults
• C) there is no way to improve the IQs of children in institutions
• D) all infant orphans become mentally retarded

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Definitions:

Optimality Theory

A principle suggesting that organisms behave in ways that maximize their fitness, balancing the costs and benefits of each action.

Flight Expenses

The energy cost associated with flying, which includes the metabolic rate required for maintaining powered flight.

V-Formation

A flight formation often seen in birds, especially migratory species, where individuals position themselves in a V shape to conserve energy and improve aerodynamics.

Scientific Conclusion

A final determination derived from the analysis of data and experimentation, summarizing the findings of a scientific investigation.