Which of the Following General Conclusions Regarding Intelligence and Its

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following general conclusions regarding intelligence and its measurement is TRUE?

• A) Contemporary psychologists are now in agreement that there are five basic factors of intelligence.
• B) Heritability rates for intelligence are so high that most psychologists now acknowledge the environment plays no significant role in shaping intelligence.
• C) The commonly used intelligence tests have good reliability, but they do not correlate with school performance.
• D) Although there are many commonly used tests of intelligence, psychologists still have only a limited theoretical understanding of intelligence.

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Definitions:

Neural Groove

A shallow groove on the surface of the neural plate during embryonic development that eventually deepens to form the neural tube.

Neural Tube

The embryonic precursor to the central nervous system, which later develops into the brain and spinal cord.

Mesonephros

The mesonephros is the middle of the three pairs of embryonic kidneys that develop in vertebrates, functioning transiently and later contributing to the genital system in males.

Secondary Palate

The part of the palate that separates the nasal cavities from the oral cavity in mammals, contributing to the ability to eat and breathe simultaneously.