Where Do Your Beliefs Fall in the Continuum of What

question 28

Essay

Where do your beliefs fall in the continuum of what constitutes intelligence? Are you located more towards the notion that there is one general factor (e.g., Spearman's g)of ability or do you lean toward the idea that there are multiple factors involved in intelligence (e.g., Guilford's structure-of-intelligence theory)? What evidence from your own life and experiences with people you know supports your ideas?

Recognize the aspects of agency influence and the concept of a "captured" agency.

Understand the role of Congress and other governmental figures in the oversight and budgeting of agencies.

Differentiate between the types of regulation (social, economic, safety) and the agencies primarily responsible for each.

Understand the role and powers of administrative agencies.

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