One Explanation for Why IQ Scores Are Good Predictors of Academic

question 149

Multiple Choice

One explanation for why IQ scores are good predictors of academic success is that

• A) IQ scores also predict social success, which is important for school success.
• B) people the professions have higher IQs than the population general.
• C) IQ tests are good predictors of occupational success, which requires academic success.
• D) success on IQ tests and academic success require the same skills

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