Which of the Following Is True About Cultural Change in the United

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about cultural change in the United States?

• A) Americans today score lower on the SAT than they did a generation ago.
• B) Americans today score higher on the SAT than they did a generation ago.
• C) Performance on the Raven's Matrices test reveals that Americans have lower IQs today than they did a generation ago.
• D) "Culture-bound" IQ tests have shown increases in American intelligence over the past generation, but "culture-free" IQ tests have not shown any changes.
• E) IQ increased among Americans in the first half of the twentieth century but has been decreasing since then.

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Definitions:

Accumulate

To gather or pile up something gradually as time passes, often leading to a large quantity.

Exert Influence

The act of using one's power, authority, or personal appeal to affect or change someone's beliefs, attitudes, or actions.

Situational Control

The extent to which individuals can influence or manipulate the conditions or environment of a given situation to achieve desired outcomes.

Leadership Style

The approach and method an individual uses to guide, direct, and manage a group of people or an organization.