Marsha Is the Oldest Child in Her Family, Katina Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

Marsha is the oldest child in her family, Katina is the middle child, and Sally is the baby.Research suggests that:

• A) No differences in intelligence should be expected as a function of birth order.
• B) Marsha will likely have the highest intelligence score.
• C) Katina will likely have the highest intelligence score.
• D) Sally will likely have the highest intelligence score.

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Definitions:

Persuasive Communication

The art of using language, imagery, and other modes of expression to influence people's attitudes, beliefs, or actions.

Rational Analysis

The process of using logical and critical thinking to evaluate information and arguments.

Recency Effect

The tendency to remember and give greater importance to the most recently presented information or experiences when recalling a list or sequence.

Actor-Observer Effect

A cognitive bias in which people attribute their own actions to external factors while attributing others’ actions to their personal traits or dispositions.