Influences on Intelligence - (Module 63, 64) Flashcards
1
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Mental Retardation
A
Limited mental ability indicated by an intelligence score below 70.
2
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Down Syndrome
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Retardation caused by an extra chromosome.
3
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Heritability
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Proportion of an ability, trait, or characteristic that can be attributed to genetics.
4
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Early intervention
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Early neglect from caregivers that impoverishes their intelligence; only influential in a negative way.
5
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Ethnic Differences
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Racial groups differ in their average intelligence scores.
High-scoring people = high levels of education and income
Due to environmental factors.
6
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Stereotype Threat
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Self-confirming concern that one will be evaluated based on a negative stereotype.
