Marco, Who Has Taken IQ Tests at Two Different Time

question 9

Multiple Choice

Marco, who has taken IQ tests at two different time periods, has declined in IQ. Research indicates that children like Marco often have parents who

• A) use either very severe or very lax discipline.
• B) overstimulate them with extracurricular activities.
• C) apply great pressure to succeed.
• D) are overinvolved in their children's lives.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered normal or typical.

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response individuals feel when witnessing others in distress, motivating them to alleviate both their own and others' suffering.

Function Normally

The ability of an organism, system, or mechanism to operate or perform within its expected parameters, without impairment or dysfunction.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association detailing criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.