The Effort to Experiment with Animals to Determine General Laws

question 40

Multiple Choice

The effort to experiment with animals to determine general laws of behavior that might also apply to humans is

• A) Sociology
• B) Behavioral ecology
• C) Comparative psychology
• D) Sociobiology
• E) Ethology

Understand the nature versus nurture debate in the context of intellectual development.

Comprehend the concept of the reaction range and how heredity and environment interact to determine intelligence.

Analyze findings from adoption and twin studies to infer the role of genetics and environment in IQ.

Recognize the factors contributing to the identification and support of gifted individuals, including the concept of "hidden giftedness."

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Definitions:

IQ Tests

Standardized assessments designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities relative to age.

School

An institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers, essential for educational development and social learning.

Work

Activities involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result, often associated with employment or occupation.

Home

A place where an individual or family lives, considered as a space for domestic life and personal security.