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Jasmine Took a Self-Administered Online Intelligence Test Three Times Yesterday

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Jasmine took a self-administered online intelligence test three times yesterday and obtained scores of 124, 128, and 125. This made her feel great because the score she received from the psychologist last month at school was only a 95. What characteristic might the online test be lacking?


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Facial Feedback

The theory that sensory feedback from our facial expressions can affect our mood and emotions, suggesting that smiling can make us feel happier.

Socially Acceptable

Behaviors or practices that are considered acceptable or appropriate by a society or social group.

Cognitive-Mediational Theories

Cognitive-mediational theories suggest that cognitive processes—like thoughts and interpretations of events—mediate between the stimulus and the emotional or behavioral response.

Appraisal

The evaluation of the significance of an event or situation for an individual's well-being, which plays a role in determining the emotional response.

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