Psychological Scientists Believe That

question 69

Multiple Choice

Psychological scientists believe that

• A)only research conducted in laboratories is important.
• B)only research conducted in real-world settings is important.
• C)both research conducted in laboratories or in real-world settings is important.
• D)research findings are valid only if they have been observed both in laboratories and in real-world settings.

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Definitions:

Learning Disabilities

Neurodevelopmental disorders that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, store, respond to, and communicate information.

Learning Disability

A neurological disorder that affects one or more of the basic processes involved in understanding or in using spoken or written language.

Gifted Students

Individuals, usually children or adolescents, who demonstrate exceptional levels of aptitude or competence in one or more areas.

Special Aptitude Tests

Tests that measure one aspect of ability. Often useful in determining the likelihood of success in a vocation (e.g., a mechanical aptitude test to determine success as a mechanic). A type of aptitude test.