Charles Spearman Argued That Individual Differences in Intelligence

question 31

Multiple Choice

Charles Spearman argued that individual differences in intelligence

• A) were subject to change from environmental influences.
• B) could be altered by early intervention in childhood educational programs.
• C) were innately determined.
• D) were due to the influence of invisible flux fields that affect neurotransmitters.
• E) could not be accurately measured.

Analyze the impact of climate change on specific ecosystems and species, especially coral bleaching events.

Identify the significance of effective population size on species survival and genetic health.

Discern the various factors and human actions contributing to global biodiversity decrease and species extinction.

Appreciate the ecological importance of preserving biodiversity through ecosystem goods and services.

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Definitions:

Racial Bias

Prejudice or preferential treatment towards people based on their race, often rooted in stereotypes and societal structures.

Fatigue

A state of physical or mental exhaustion that can result from prolonged stress, physical activity, or illness.

Implicit Racial Associations

Refers to unconscious biases or attitudes towards other races that individuals may hold, affecting their behaviors and judgments without explicit awareness.

Explicit Prejudice

Conscious, openly held prejudicial attitudes or beliefs towards a group or its members.