The Modern General Consensus Concerning Intelligence Is That

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Multiple Choice

The modern general consensus concerning intelligence is that

• A) a general ability influences how well people do on only one or two tasks.
• B) there are a few broad dimensions of intelligence that can be found in factor analyses.
• C) specific abilities are not part of intelligence.
• D) IQ tests do a better job of explaining intelligence than describing intelligence.

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Definitions:

Tiryakian

A sociologist who has contributed to the study of modernity, sociological theory, and the sociology of religion.

Sociological Work

Refers to research, theories, and studies conducted to understand social phenomena, structures, and relationships.

Materialist Philosophy

Materialist philosophy asserts that material conditions determine human consciousness and social structures, prioritizing the physical and tangible aspects of existence over ideas or spiritual conjectures.

Consciousness

The state or quality of awareness, or being aware of an external object or something within oneself, often considered a complex mental state.