Fifteen-Year-Old Richard Wants to Be Allowed to Drive the Family

question 165

Multiple Choice

Fifteen-year-old Richard wants to be allowed to drive the family car, even though he does not yet have a driver's license. When his parents ask him why he thinks he should have driving privileges, he answers, "I know other kids who do it, and it's just stupid that I have to wait another three months until I turn 16." This is an example of what kind of thinking?

• A) reasoning
• B) intuitive
• C) logical
• D) analytical

Grasp the distinction between cognitive ability tests and aptitude tests.

Familiarize with the concept of projective tests and their utility in psychological diagnosis.

Understand the use of rating scales and documentation in assessing personality and behavior.

Appreciate the evolution of intelligence testing and its impact on educational and psychological practices.

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