Melita Oden Compared the 100 Most Successful Men (The a Group)

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Multiple Choice

Melita Oden compared the 100 most successful men (the A group) with the 100 least successful men (the C group) from Lewis Terman's original sample of 1,500 children with genius-level intelligence. Given that the IQ scores of the A and C groups were essentially the same, what accounted for the difference in the levels of accomplishment?

• A)Birth order differences: As were more likely to be only children or first-borns than Cs.
• B)Socioeconomic status: As came from families that were wealthier and better educated than the Cs' families.
• C)Creativity and flexibility: Cs were less creative and flexible than the As.
• D)Personality factors: As were more goal-oriented, more likely to persevere, and had a greater desire to excel than the Cs.

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Understand the theoretical aspects behind the operation of three-phase motors.

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