Ability Tests Differ from Achievement Tests in That They

question 18

Multiple Choice

Ability tests differ from achievement tests in that they:

• A)measure innate ability.
• B)are more heavily dependent on reading and language skills.
• C)yield scores that can be used for a long period of time.
• D)are less likely to measure what students have learned in school.

Interpret financial ratios to analyze a firm's financial leverage and asset management.

Calculate depreciation expense using financial ratios and given data.

Understand cash flow changes from changes in accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable.

Calculate net income from various financial metrics including tax rate, turnover ratios, and operating expenses.

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Definitions:

Sensation-seeking

A trait characterized by the search for experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex, and intense, and the willingness to take physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the sake of such experiences.

Highly Arousing Activities

Activities that significantly increase physiological or psychological arousal, such as extreme sports or intense emotional experiences.

Externalizing Problems

Behaviors that are directed outwardly, often resulting in conflicts with others or behavioral issues.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical, verbal, or psychological.