Jan Takes an IQ Test at Ages 7 and 9

question 50

Multiple Choice

Jan takes an IQ test at ages 7 and 9. Mike takes an IQ test at ages 5 and 9. Mark takes an IQ test at ages 7 and 10. Jane takes an IQ test at ages 5 and 8. Which child's IQ scores are most likely to be more positively correlated?

• A)Jan
• B)Mike
• C)Mark
• D)Jane

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

Groups of nuclei in the brain associated with a variety of functions, including control of voluntary motor movements, procedural learning, and habits.

Huntington's Disease

A genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to physical, cognitive, and psychological symptoms.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in complex functions such as thought, perception, and memory.

Classical Conditioning

A teaching approach whereby, through consistent pairing, a response initially elicited by a secondary stimulus is in time elicited by the primary stimulus.