Child #1 Comes from a Disadvantaged Background and Attends a "Failing

question 56

Multiple Choice

Child #1 comes from a disadvantaged background and attends a "failing" public school. Child #2 comes from an upper-middle-class family and attends an excellent private school. On the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) , both children get identical scores. Based on the text discussion, what should the psychologist giving the test conclude?

• A) Child #1 has higher intellectual potential.
• B) Child #2 has higher intellectual potential.
• C) Both children have equal intellectual potential, as they have identical IQs.
• D) Both children probably are receiving similar grades in school.

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Definitions:

Temporalis

A broad, fan-shaped muscle on each side of the head that is involved in chewing and helps to close the jaw.

Vocalis

The muscle located within the vocal folds that adjusts tension, playing a key role in producing speech sounds by controlling pitch and tone.

Masseter

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing process by elevating the mandible (jawbone).

Zygomaticus Major

A facial muscle that draws the angle of the mouth upward and outward, primarily involved in smiling.