What Evidence Do Psychologists Put Forth in Support of the Validity

question 63

Multiple Choice

What evidence do psychologists put forth in support of the validity of intelligence tests?

• A)The mean IQ score in the population is 100.
• B)IQ scores precisely measure the potential for school achievement.
• C)Estimates of the heritability of intelligence are approximately 50 percent.
• D)IQ scores in preschool years are moderately correlated with IQ scores based on tests administered at the end of high school.

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Definitions:

Conferred Upon Behavior

The act of attributing or assigning certain qualities, rights, or characteristics to a specific manner of acting.

Positivist

Relates to a philosophy that emphasizes empirical evidence and scientific methods as the basis for knowledge.

Constructionist Perspectives

The viewpoint that realities are socially constructed through human interaction, emphasizing the role of language, culture, and shared beliefs in shaping our understanding of the world.

Natural Disposition

This refers to the inherent characteristics, tendencies, or temperaments that an individual possesses from birth.