ch.10-Intelligence Flashcards
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general intelligence
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a general intelligence factor that, according to Spearman and others, underlies specific mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test
2
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down syndrome
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condition of retardation and associated physical disorders caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21
3
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mental retardation
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aka intellectual disability, a condition of limited mental ability, indicated by an intelligence score of 70 or below and difficulty in adapting to the demands of life; varies from mild to profound