How Does One Find an Animal's Encephalization Quotient (EQ)

question 13

Multiple Choice

How does one find an animal's encephalization quotient (EQ) ?

• A)It is a complex conversion from an animal's intelligence quotient (IQ).
• B)It is the ratio of an animal's brain weight to the brain weight predicted for a comparable animal with the same body size.
• C)It is the ratio of an animal's brain weight to its body size.
• D)It is the ratio of the volume of an animal's neocortex to the volume of its brain.
• E)It is the difference between the volume of an animal's brain and the volume of its neocortex.

Recognize the limitations and criticisms of historical and current cognitive psychology methods.

Appreciate the evolution of theories regarding cognition from ancient times to modern day.

Identify challenges and considerations in cognitive psychology research.

Understand the necessity of the experimental method for establishing cause and effect.

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