Which of the Following Statements About the Influence of Culture

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the influence of culture on the use of IQ tests is most accurate?

• A)IQ tests are widely used in virtually all cultures.
• B)It is generally accepted across all cultures that it is possible to measure and quantify intellectual ability.
• C)Western IQ tests generally translate well into the language and cognitive framework of non-Western cultures.
• D)Different cultures have different conceptions of what intelligence is.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the central nervous system that plays a key role in controlling arousal, wakefulness, and transitions between sleep and wakefulness.

Gray Matter

The regions of the brain and spinal cord that are made up primarily of neuronal cell bodies and synapses, crucial for processing and integrating information.

White Matter

White matter consists of myelinated axons in the brain and spinal cord that transmit signals quickly across different brain regions, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that serves as a relay station, transmitting information between different areas of the brain.