Jerry Has a University Education, Is a Physics Professor, and Reads

question 36

Multiple Choice

Jerry has a university education, is a physics professor, and reads every day. Mike did not finish high school, is unemployed, and does not read. Both Jerry and Mike have brain damage due to stroke in the same area of the brain, however Jerry functions at a much higher level than Mike. This difference BEST reflects which of the following concepts?

• A) terminal drop
• B) over-accommodation
• C) fluid intelligence
• D) cognitive reserve

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Definitions:

Self-report Inventories

Psychological tests in which individuals provide responses to questions about themselves, aiming to assess aspects of their mental health and personality.

Paper-and-pencil Tests

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Personality Theories

The study of human personality, including the explanation of individual differences and behaviors through various psychological theories and models.