Since the Early Days of IQ Testing, Psychologists Have Periodically

question 88

Multiple Choice

Since the early days of IQ testing, psychologists have periodically rewritten the tests. If the young people of today took exactly the same tests that were used many years ago,

• A) the validity of the test would be higher than the reliability.
• B) the mean score would be well below 100.
• C) the mean score would be well above 100.
• D) the mean would still be 100, but the standard deviation would be close to zero.

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Definitions:

Speed Dating

An organized social event where individuals have a series of short conversations with potential romantic partners to determine mutual interest.

Matchmaking Gathering

An event or meeting organized with the purpose of facilitating romantic introductions between individuals looking to form a relationship.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone.

Bystander Effect

The tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present.