Which of the Following General Conclusions Regarding Intelligence and Its

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following general conclusions regarding intelligence and its measurement is TRUE?

• A) Contemporary psychologists are now in agreement that there are five basic factors of intelligence.
• B) Heritability rates for intelligence are so high that most psychologists now acknowledge the environment plays no significant role in shaping intelligence.
• C) The commonly used intelligence tests have good reliability, but they do not correlate with school performance.
• D) Although there are many commonly used tests of intelligence, psychologists still have only a limited theoretical understanding of intelligence.

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Definitions:

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points that make up a sample in a study.

Error of Estimation

The difference between a population parameter and its estimate derived from a sample.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

Confidence Level

The probability or likelihood, expressed as a percentage, that a confidence interval actually includes the true parameter value.