The Major Disadvantage of the Data-Based Approach to Identifying Middle-Level

question 126

Multiple Choice

The major disadvantage of the data-based approach to identifying middle-level abilities is that it:

• A)focuses on observable behavior and ignores the cognitive processes that contribute to intelligence.
• B)does not distinguish between fluid and crystallized intelligence.
• C)cannot identify middle-level abilities that are not already measured by intelligence tests.
• D)occasionally identifies middle-level abilities that do not correlate highly with specific abilities.

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