Culture-Specific Tests of Intelligence

question 37

Multiple Choice

Culture-specific tests of intelligence

• A) have been empirically demonstrated to be a more valid measure of intellectual development of minority group members than conventional tests.
• B) are most useful for predicting employment success when administered to prospective job applicants who are members of minority groups.
• C) are usually normed exclusively on majority group members.
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Self-Monitoring

A psychological theory that pertains to how individuals regulate their behavior to accommodate social situations, varying from being highly adaptable to being consistent across contexts.

Life Satisfaction

The degree to which an individual positively evaluates the overall quality of their life as a whole.

Reinforcement Theory

A concept in psychology that suggests behavior is strengthened or weakened by rewards or punishments.

Demographic Characteristics

Attributes of populations, such as age, sex, income level, race, employment, and geographic location, used in social sciences to classify and study groups of people.