The Research Relating Working Memory to Intelligence Has Shown That

question 62

Multiple Choice

The research relating working memory to intelligence has shown that:

• A) speed of processing is an important determinant of one's score on an intelligence test.
• B) general intelligence is associated with a strong working memory.
• C) people with low scores on working memory tests tend to achieve high verbal SAT scores.
• D) the ability to use the phonological loop is an important determinant of intelligence level.

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Definitions:

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that causes allele frequencies to change randomly over time due to chance events.

Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, leading to variability within populations and potentially to new traits or diseases.

Adaptive Evolution

The method by which populations adapt to their surroundings by evolving genetic characteristics across generations.

Environmental Change

Any alteration in the conditions of an environment, due to natural processes or human activities, that can affect the organisms living within it.