In the in Focus Box, "Does a High IQ Score

question 84

Multiple Choice

In the In Focus box, "Does a High IQ Score Predict Success in Life?" what was the general conclusion, based upon the research of Lewis Terman and Melita Oden with the genius-level children who grew up to be genius-level adults?

• A)the higher a person's IQ, the more success the person would have later in life.
• B)IQ scores have virtually no relationship to personal success.
• C)although IQ is important, socioeconomic status accounts for a larger part of life success.
• D)personality factors, such as motivation, emotional maturity, willingness to work hard, and commitment to goals, as well as intelligence, seem to play a significant role in life success.

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