A New Measure of Intelligence (E

question 7

Multiple Choice

A new measure of intelligence (e.g.,speed of processing spatial distances) would be a valid measure of intelligence if scores on the new measure were

• A) unrelated to scores on other accepted measures of intelligence.
• B) more varied across people than scores on other accepted measures of intelligence.
• C) more precise than scores on other accepted measures of intelligence.
• D) related to scores on other accepted measures of intelligence.

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Definitions:

Compulsion

The irresistible urge to perform an act repeatedly, often as a way of relieving anxiety, which constitutes part of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Obsession

Persistent and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or discomfort.

Checking Behaviour

A type of compulsive behavior characterized by the need to check things repeatedly.

Hallucination

A perception in the absence of external stimuli, manifesting in any of the five senses.