Generalizing from Results of the MIDUS Study, You Would Expect

question 128

Multiple Choice

Generalizing from results of the MIDUS study, you would expect which of the following people to report the highest level of environmental mastery?

• A) Aaron, who is a younger, white adult
• B) Bob, who is a younger, black adult
• C) Rich, who is an older, white adult
• D) Terry, who is an older, black adult

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Definitions:

Mental Ability

A person's capacity to think, reason, solve problems, and understand complex ideas; often assessed through intelligence and cognitive tests.

Vocations

Occupations or careers, especially those for which individuals are trained or to which they feel a strong calling or passion.

Learning Disabilities

Neurologically-based processing problems which can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math, and can also affect higher level skills such as organization, time planning, and abstract reasoning.

Multiple Aptitude Tests

Tests that measure many aspects of ability. Often useful in determining the likelihood of success in a number of vocations. It is a type of aptitude test.