Which of the Following Alternatives Best Expresses the Distinction Between

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives best expresses the distinction between the WAIS and WISC

• A)The WAIS and the WISC are alternative forms of the same test.
• B)The WAIS is a test of verbal intelligence whereas the WISC is a test of nonverbal intelligence.
• C)The WAIS is used to test adult intelligence whereas the WISC is used to test children's intelligence.
• D)The WAIS is the current successor to the WISC, an older test of intelligence.

---

Definitions:

Perfectionist Ideal

The pursuit of flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards.

Poorhouses

Institutions that existed primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries to house those unable to support themselves financially, offering minimal living conditions.

Insane Asylums

Historical institutions used to house and treat individuals considered mentally ill, often under poor conditions; now known as psychiatric hospitals.

Militant Language

Language characterized by a confrontational or aggressive tone, often used in the context of political protests or movements.