A Study by Perrone and Colleagues (2010) Asked High School

question 141

Multiple Choice

A study by Perrone and colleagues (2010) asked high school students who were identified as being academically talented to predict their career outcomes. What was the finding when those same students were examined between 10 and 20 years later?

• A) ​Students' predictions had very poor accuracy.
• B) Students tended to underpredict their level of occupational success.​
• C) Students tended to overpredict their level of occupational success.​
• D) Students' predictions were surprisingly accurate.​

Utilize statistical models appropriately in various contexts to estimate probabilities.

Apply statistical reasoning to evaluate and interpret probabilities related to specific real-world scenarios.

Understand various theories and concepts related to persuasion and their applications.

Identify strategies for preparing and executing effective presentations.

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Definitions:

Interspinales

refer to small muscles situated between the spinous processes of the vertebral column, primarily involved in the extension and rotation of the spine.

Multifidus

A series of small muscles that run along the vertebral column, providing stability and supporting spinal movements.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle that originates on the surface of the upper eight or nine ribs and inserts along the entire anterior length of the medial border of the scapula, playing a key role in the movement of the shoulder blade.

Levator Scapulae

A muscle located in the back and neck that functions to elevate the scapula (shoulder blade).