Based on Scarr and Weinberg's Study, You Would Expect That

question 77

Multiple Choice

Based on Scarr and Weinberg's study, you would expect that Black and White children who were ________ at birth would exhibit IQ scores that reflected a strong effect of the environment.

• A) mentally retarded
• B) from lower social classes
• C) adopted
• D) low in weight
• E) placed in special facilities

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Definitions:

Neurotic Personality

A psychological trait characterized by mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and feelings of distress.

Self-Serving Biases

Attributional distortions that protect or enhance self-esteem or the self-concept.

Ultimate Attribution Error

The tendency to attribute negative behaviors of an outgroup member to their character while attributing positive behaviors to situational factors.

Ingroup Actions

Refers to the behaviors and activities that are conducted by members within a specific group, often aimed at achieving the group's goals or maintaining its cohesion.