Researchers Have Shown That Participants Who Demonstrate Higher Average IQ

question 78

Short Answer

Researchers have shown that participants who demonstrate higher average IQ scores on standardized tests also demonstrate increased __________, which is linked directly to central nervous system functioning.

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Definitions:

Insufficient Justification Effect

A phenomenon in psychology where individuals change their attitudes or beliefs due to the realization that their actions cannot be justified by the external rewards or punishments alone.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory which suggests that we experience discomfort or dissonance when our beliefs, values, or behaviors are in conflict, leading us to change one to reduce the dissonance.

Introductory Psychology

The branch of psychology that is designed as an entry point for students, covering fundamental concepts, theories, and research methods in psychology.

Prerequisite

A requirement that must be fulfilled before a certain action can be taken or a more advanced stage can be reached.