Jeremy Is an Eight-Year-Old Boy Whose Case Is Described in Your

question 54

Multiple Choice

Jeremy is an eight-year-old boy whose case is described in your textbook.Based on a recommendation from his teacher,he was evaluated by a psychologist.Which of the following findings would be significant in planning a treatment program for Jeremy?

• A)Jeremy has a sibling who was mentally retarded and autistic.
• B)He had an older sister who expressed herself better verbally than did Jeremy.
• C)Although Jeremy had an IQ of 108,his achievement test scores were a grade behind his current grade.
• D)Jeremy's mother took him to the psychologist only reluctantly because she did not believe he had a problem.

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Definitions:

Allport

Refers to Gordon Allport, an American psychologist known for his theory of personality that emphasized the uniqueness of the individual and the concept of personal dispositions.

Collectivistic

A cultural orientation that emphasizes the needs, goals, and views of the group over those of the individual.

Cultural Personality

Refers to the aggregate patterns of traits and characteristics observed in individuals within a specific cultural group, influenced by societal norms and values.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.