The Theory That Scores on Cognitive Tests Are Influenced by General

question 19

Multiple Choice

The theory that scores on cognitive tests are influenced by general intelligence, error and specific factors was presented by

• A) Spearman
• B) Thurstone
• C) Vernon
• D) Binet

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Definitions:

Economic Development

The process by which the overall health, well-being, and academic level of a nation or region is improved through industrial, political, and social changes.

Birthrates

are statistical measures showing the number of live births per 1,000 people in a population over a given period of time, reflecting fertility trends.

Peripheral Countries

Refers to nations that are on the margins of the global economy, often characterized by lower levels of industrialization, weaker state institutions, and greater dependence on core countries.

World Systems Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the economic and political interconnectedness and dependency of countries globally, often classifying them into core, semi-peripheral, and peripheral nations.