Regarding the Relationship Between IQ and Achievement, Which of the Following

question 293

Multiple Choice

Regarding the relationship between IQ and achievement, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)A person with an IQ of 100 would probably struggle with college, whereas one with an IQ of 120 would do just fine.
• B)Academic performance may depend even more on motivation than it does on intelligence.
• C)Past experience may be the most important factor in one's success in all types of jobs.
• D)IQ has been shown to be a good predictor of success in art, music, writing, dramatics, science, and leadership.

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Definitions:

Temporal Bone

A large bone in the skull that houses structures of the ear and participates in the formation of the sides and base of the skull.

Sphenoid Bone

A complex bone at the base of the skull that supports the brain, forms part of the eye socket, and contains the sphenoidal sinuses.

Olecranon Process

The bony projection of the ulna at the elbow, which forms the point of the elbow and serves as an attachment for muscles of the forearm.

Ulna

A bone in the forearm that is located on the side opposite to the thumb, playing a key role in the movement of the wrist and elbow.