Which One of the Following Is a Legitimate Reason for Not

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a legitimate reason for not relying solely on intelligence tests when identifying students who are gifted?

• A) Because high achievement is a more important criterion than high intelligence when identifying giftedness, achievement test results are more relevant.
• B) Because intelligence tests measure innate intelligence, children whose giftedness is due to an enriched environment may be overlooked.
• C) Because intelligence test results are so difficult to interpret, many nongifted children are apt to be identified as gifted.
• D) Because traditional tests are based on mainstream Western culture, children from ethnic minority groups may be overlooked.

Distinguish between different types of contracts and their requirements for validity and enforceability.

Understand key terms and definitions relevant to the person-situation debate.

Comprehend the historical and current arguments in the person-situation debate.

Identify perspectives that view personality as influential versus situational factors determining behavior.

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Definitions:

Slave Labor

The forced labor of people treated as property (slaves), commonly used without pay and under threat of violence.

Egalitarian Value System

A belief system that emphasizes equality, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or status.

Devaluing Free Labor

The process by which the economic and social value of work done voluntarily or without wage compensation is diminished.

Cotton Boom

A period of rapid expansion in the cotton industry marked by increased production in the southern United States, largely fueled by slave labor, in the 19th century.