Although There Are Different Views on Intelligence, the Textbook States

question 228

Multiple Choice

Although there are different views on intelligence, the textbook states that many psychologists would agree that intelligence is the ____.

• A) foundation of good judgment and decision-making
• B) ability to perceive relationships between abstract concepts
• C) ability to adapt to the environment and behave in a goal-directed manner
• D) accumulation of, and the ability to apply, wisdom and knowledge

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Definitions:

Pragmatic

Relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations, often focusing on the practical or logical approach to problems.

Trial-And-Error

A problem-solving method involving repeated, varied attempts which are continued until success, or until the agent stops trying.

Chronological Age

The actual age of a person measured in years from birth to a given date.

Intelligence Test

A standardized assessment designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities.