Psychometric Theories of Intelligence Describe ___________ People Differ from One

question 160

Multiple Choice

Psychometric theories of intelligence describe ___________ people differ from one another; they don't explain ___________ people vary in mental skills.

• A)why; how
• B)how; why
• C)why; where
• D)where; why

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Definitions:

Delusional Thinking

A type of thinking marked by persistent beliefs that are contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically observed in psychotic disorders.

Schizotypal

describes a personality disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, and often unconventional beliefs.

Emotional Instability

A characteristic of individuals who experience rapid, intense emotional shifts and unpredictability in emotional responses, often seen as part of personality dimensions like neuroticism.

Borderline Personality Disorder

An extreme and sometimes dangerous pattern of emotional instability, emotional emptiness, confused identity, and tendencies toward self-harm.