A Major Shortcoming of the Componential Approach Is That It

question 59

Multiple Choice

A major shortcoming of the componential approach is that it

• A) focuses too much on cultural bias in intelligence testing.
• B) regards intelligence as entirely due to causes within the child.
• C) has not generated enough research.
• D) does not try to uncover the underlying basis of IQ.

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Definitions:

Otosclerosis

A disease of the bones of the middle and inner ear leading to hearing loss when these bones grow abnormally and become fixed together.

Meniere's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear causing vertigo, hearing loss, and ringing in the ear (tinnitus), typically affecting one ear.

Ear Ossicles

Three tiny bones called the malleus, the incus, and the stapes located in the middle ear cavity. They are the smallest bones of the body.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled bony channels in the inner ear that play a critical role in maintaining balance by detecting head rotations.