Which of These Might Be an Example of a Perceptual

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Multiple Choice

Which of these might be an example of a perceptual reasoning item on the Wechsler intelligence tests?

• A) repeating a series of digits
• B) defining a word such as lunch
• C) adding a series of orally presented numbers
• D) using blocks to make a design like one shown in a picture

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Definitions:

Spoiled Food

Food that has become unsafe or unpalatable due to bacterial growth, chemical breakdown, or other processes that lead to deterioration.

Neurohormones

Chemicals produced and released by neurons that communicate with and regulate other cells, acting similarly to hormones.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, important for hormone production and regulation of body temperature, hunger, thirst, and emotional behavior.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-shaped gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general well-being through the secretion of hormones.