Stephen Has a Low Need for Achievement

question 157

Multiple Choice

Stephen has a low need for achievement. Generalizing from research, we would predict that Stephen will set goals that are

• A)so low they are always attainable.
• B)so high they are never attainable.
• C)so low they are always attainable or so high they are never attainable.
• D)challenging but realistic.
• E)challenging and unrealistic.

Understand how intelligence is measured and the potential biases in testing.

Recognize the effects of enriched environments on intelligence.

Grasp the concept of heritability and its calculations regarding intelligence.

Understand the implications of the Flynn effect on intelligence measurements over time.

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