Which of the Following Is the Best Predictor of Whether

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best predictor of whether a child will succeed in an academic setting?

• A)his or her IQ or aptitude-test scores
• B)his or her prior course grades
• C)his or her motivation and interests
• D)his or her cognitive style

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Definitions:

Electroencephalogram

A test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.

Oscilloscope

Specialized device that serves as a sensitive voltmeter, registering changes in voltage over time.

Neocortex

Most recently expanded outer layer (“new bark”) of the forebrain, composed of about six layers of gray matter. Its name is a misnomer, as it actually isn’t newer because it arose at the same time during evolution as other forms of cortex. It is also called isocortex because it is almost always six-layered, with few exceptions.

Fritsch and Hitzig

Fritsch and Hitzig were pioneering neuroscientists known for their research demonstrating the electrical excitability of the cerebral cortex.