The SAT Does an Average Job of Predicting Whether Students

question 74

Multiple Choice

The SAT does an average job of predicting whether students will actually succeed or fail in college.The correlation of SAT scores with college grades is ____.

• A) -.50
• B) less than +.50
• C) more than +.75
• D) around 0.00

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Definitions:

Risky Behaviors

Actions that expose individuals to harm or hold a significant chance of negative outcomes, often associated with health or safety.

Unsafe Sex

Sexual activities that increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and/or unplanned pregnancies due to the absence of protective measures.

Peer Group

A group of individuals, typically of similar age, background, or social status, with whom a person associates and identifies.

Low-Status Crowds

Refers to social groups perceived as having lower prestige or importance within a social hierarchy.