After Her First Year in College, Maria Wants to Decide

question 62

Essay

After her first year in college, Maria wants to decide on a major. What internal and external sources of information can she use to help her in making a decision?

Understand the development and purpose of Binet's intelligence test.

Differentiate between various concepts and definitions of intelligence.

Recognize the distinction between fixed and growth mindsets and their implications.

Identify various intelligence tests and their unique characteristics.

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Definitions:

Temporary Activation

A short-term increase in the activity or responsiveness of a particular neural pathway or system.

Consistent Tendency

A pattern of behavior or thought that is regularly observed in an individual or process over time, indicating a predictable way of responding.

Behavioral Tendency

A predisposition to act or react in a certain manner, often learned from past experiences or shaped by psychological factors.

Self-actualization

The achievement or actualization of one's abilities and capacities, seen as an inherent motivation or necessity in all individuals.