When Scores on an Intelligence Test Relate to Important Outcomes

question 38

Multiple Choice

When scores on an intelligence test relate to important outcomes such as job performance, then the intelligence test has high

• A) reliability.
• B) criterion validity.
• C) norms.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and that too little or too much arousal can negatively affect performance.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, involving changes in heart rate, brain activity, and energy levels.

Performance

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, often referred to as BMR.