A Circus Performer of Weight W Is Walking Along a "High

question 17

Multiple Choice

A circus performer of weight W is walking along a "high wire" as shown. The tension in the wire is:

• A) approximately W
• B) approximately W/2
• C) much less than W
• D) much more than W
• E) depends on whether he stands on one or two feet

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Definitions:

Cattell-Horn-Carroll Model

A psychological theory that attempts to describe human intelligence and cognitive abilities through a hierarchical structure of factors.

Factor Analysis

A method of demonstrating construct validity by statistically examining the relationship between subscales and the larger construct. It is frequently used in multiple aptitude tests to help developers determine the purity of subtests.

Multiple Abilities

The concept that intelligence is not a single factor but a collection of various cognitive skills and talents.

Cattell-Horn-Carroll

A comprehensive framework of human cognitive abilities that combines the theories of Raymond Cattell, John L. Horn, and Carroll, offering a detailed description of the structure of intelligence.