Galton's Stated Arguments in Support of His Anthropometric Tests as Measures

question 41

Multiple Choice

Galton's stated arguments in support of his anthropometric tests as measures of intellectual ability included all of the following EXCEPT his belief that

• A) women are inferior to men in sensory discrimination as well as in intelligence.
• B) mentally subnormal people are also deficient in sensory acuity.
• C) quickness in reaction times was associated with general efficiency in mental activity.
• D) children's poorer performance than adults on these tests was because of their still undeveloped intelligence.

Identify and differentiate between conditioned and unconditioned responses and stimuli.

Comprehend the concept of observational learning and its significance.

Grasp the foundational concepts and processes involved in operant conditioning.

Recognize the role of associative learning in behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Upward Counterfactual Thinking

The mental process of comparing current outcomes with more positive, alternative scenarios, often leading to feelings of dissatisfaction or motivation for improvement.

Downward Counterfactual Thinking

The mental process of imagining worse alternatives to events that have already occurred, often leading to feelings of relief or contentment.

Illusion Of Control

A cognitive bias that leads individuals to overestimate their ability to control events.

Gambler's Fallacy

The incorrect belief that past random events can influence the likelihood of future random events, especially in the context of gambling.