A School Psychologist Assesses a Child's Intelligence

question 48

Multiple Choice

A school psychologist assesses a child's intelligence.In a psychological report,the psychologist explains the child's cognitive ability in terms of the manner in which she processes information and solves problems.From this report,it would seem that this school psychologist is relying on

• A) Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.
• B) Spearman's two-factor theory.
• C) an information-processing approach.
• D) a discrepancy between verbal and performance measures.

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Definitions:

Abstract Traits

Qualitative characteristics that are not tangible or concrete, involving complex thinking and understanding.

Perspective-Taking

The ability to understand a situation or concept from an alternative point of view, often considering another person's thoughts, feelings, and motivations.

Selman's Stages

A theory outlining the stages of social understanding and perspective-taking in children and adolescents.

Society's Expectations

Are the norms, values, and roles that a society presumes and projects onto its members, influencing behavior and social interactions.