A Group of Children Are Selected Because They Scored Extremely

question 42

Multiple Choice

A group of children are selected because they scored extremely high (over 145) on an IQ test. Psychologists test their performance again 4 years later only to find that most of them scored a bit lower the second time than the first time. Which of the following is the most likely (and the most parsimonious) explanation?

• A) The children got overconfident and did not try as hard the second time.
• B) The children must have had some sort of unpleasant experience in school that caused their intelligence to decrease over time.
• C) Nothing unusual happened, because all people's IQ scores decline over time.
• D) The drop represents a random fluctuation in data based on a test with less than perfect reliability.

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Definitions:

Paralanguage

The aspects of spoken communication that do not involve words themselves but rather tone, pitch, loudness, and other vocal qualities that convey meaning.

Time Language

The linguistic expressions and vocabulary related to describing or discussing aspects of time, including duration, sequences, or specific moments.

Gestures

Movements of the body or limbs that express or emphasize ideas or feelings.

Listening Ability

The capacity to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process, a crucial element of effective communication.