Assimilation Theories Are Generally Referred to as ________ or Order

question 40

Multiple Choice

Assimilation theories are generally referred to as ________ or order theories.

• A) conflict
• B) consensus
• C) immigrant
• D) emigrant

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that describes the distribution of many types of data; most scores fall near the mean (about 68 percent fall within one standard deviation of it) and fewer and fewer near the extremes. Also called a normal distribution.

Standardization

Defining uniform testing procedures and meaningful scores by comparison with the performance of a pretested group.

Independent Intelligences

A theory suggesting that intelligence is not a single ability but comprises multiple independent abilities.

Specific Mental Abilities

Distinct skills or capabilities involving cognitive functions, such as memory, reasoning, or problem-solving, that vary from person to person.