Regarding Intelligence, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 335

Multiple Choice

Regarding intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)A superior genetic gift may allow for a higher maximum IQ.
• B)Heredity seems to impose lower limits on how far IQ can drop, even under the poorest of conditions.
• C)Impoverished and unstimulating environments can severely restrict mental development during early childhood.
• D)Intelligence reflects development as well as potential and nurture as well as nature.

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

The self one would like to be.

Concrete

A composite material used for construction, made by mixing cement, aggregate (sand, gravel, or crushed stone), water, and, often, small amounts of chemicals to control setting.

Observable Behaviors

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen and measured, often used in psychological assessments.

Perceived

The way in which an individual interprets or understands something based on their senses and cognition.