What Problem May Result from Using a Single Number as a Measure

question 71

Multiple Choice

What problem may result from using a single number as a measure of intelligence?

• A) People may focus on increasing their intelligence to the exclusion of all other pursuits.
• B) Teachers may not teach children with high IQs as well as they teach children with low IQs.
• C) People are confused by the IQ score measure and are not sure about its actual meaning.
• D) Stereotypes,generalizations and expectations may be formed on the basis of IQ scores.

Analyze different theories related to gender development and their limitations.

Understand the influence of socialization agents, including family, peers, and media, on gender role development.

Acknowledge the existence of sexism and its implications on societal views and individual behavior.

Examine the role of advertising and media in shaping perceptions of gender roles and self-image.

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Definitions:

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts about taking one's own life or considering suicide as an option.

Abnormality

A significant deviation from what is considered to be normal psychological or behavioral functioning.

Dysfunction

Impairment or abnormal functioning of a bodily system or behavior.

Distress

A negative stress response that can be caused by external events or by internal perceptions, leading to physical or emotional suffering.