Compared to Adopted Children Who Grow Up in Low Socioeconomic

question 222

Multiple Choice

Compared to adopted children who grow up in low socioeconomic status (SES) homes, adopted children who grow up in high SES homes develop

• A)a self-centered arrogant personality.
• B)higher IQs.
• C)the same personality regardless of the SES.
• D)the same IQ regardless of the SES.

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Definitions:

Norm-Referenced Format

A type of assessment or testing where the performance of an individual is compared to a normative group.

Direct Output Measures

Metrics used to directly assess the quantity, quality, or efficiency of work produced by an individual or group.

Norm-Referenced Appraisal

An evaluation method comparing an individual's performance or characteristics to the norm of a larger group.

Forced Distribution

A performance evaluation method where employees are ranked in accordance with a predetermined distribution curve, often leading to a fixed number of employees in categories like high, medium, and low performers.