It Has Been Suggested That Much of the Current Controversy

question 15

Multiple Choice

It has been suggested that much of the current controversy surrounding intelligence tests could be set aside if they were viewed more appropriately as

• A) one part of a much larger picture
• B) samples of behavior.
• C) an indication of only the upper limits of a person's ability
• D) a score that has to be compared to an achievement score

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Definitions:

Psychological Techniques

Methods or strategies used in psychology to understand, explain, and modify behavior and cognitive processes.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physical, mental, and emotional changes that prepare an individual to act.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that significantly affect one's ability to function normally in daily life.

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by competitiveness, self-imposed stress, urgency, and aggression.