Regarding Intelligence and Success,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 100

Multiple Choice

Regarding intelligence and success,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Higher status jobs often require an academic degree, thus, inflating the apparent association between professional jobs and IQ.
• B) About 10 percent of the population have IQs below 70 or above 140 with these individuals being the only ones not experiencing bias during the hiring process.
• C) The more IQ-like tests are used to select people for jobs, the stronger the association between IQ and job status.
• D) When IQs are extreme, such as below 70 or above 140, then the link between IQ and an individual's potential for success is significant.

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