A Theory That Seems to "Skip" or Miss Steps Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

A theory that seems to "skip" or miss steps is said to lack ______.

• A)acuity
• B)external reliability
• C)internal consistency
• D)validity

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Definitions:

Gifted

The 2 percent of the population falling on the upper end of the normal curve and typically possessing an IQ of 130 or above.

The Bell Curve

A book that argues intelligence is a significant predictor of personal outcomes and that there are racial differences in intelligence that shape social status.

Socioeconomic Classes

Categories of individuals based on their economic status, often determined by factors such as income, wealth, education, and occupation.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits, resulting in two individuals with identical genetic make-up.