Which of the Following Does Best at Predicting Performance on Reasoning

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does best at predicting performance on reasoning tasks used to assess intelligence?

• A)Short-term buffer size
• B)Digit span
• C)Wing span
• D)Life span
• E)Working memory span

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

A gene that can be masked by a dominant gene and is only expressed in a homogeneous state for that trait.

Trait Expressed

A characteristic or attribute that is displayed or manifested due to genetic expression or environmental influences.

Likelihood

The probability or chance that a particular event will occur, often used in statistics and probability theory.

Identical

Exactly the same in every way; often used in the context of identical twins who share the exact same genetic makeup.