Tests Produce Their Most Impressive Predictive Successes When Used with Individuals

question 14

Multiple Choice

Tests produce their most impressive predictive successes when used with individuals who have

• A) performed well in school due to ability
• B) performed well in school, not due to ability
• C) performed poorly in school due to ability
• D) performed poorly in school, not due to ability

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Definitions:

Basic Sound Unit

The smallest unit of sound in a language that can convey a distinct meaning, for example, a phoneme.

Natural Concept

A type of concept that is understood through everyday experiences and interactions with the world, unlike formal concepts that are defined by specific sets of rules or characteristics.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Triarchic Theory

A theory of intelligence proposed by Robert Sternberg, suggesting intelligence is composed of analytical, creative, and practical abilities.