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What is the explanation for the hypothesis that intelligence is a single trait?

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We all possess a certain amount of g, or general intelligence, which reflects our ability to think and learn on all intellectual tasks

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What is Spearman’s G?

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General intelligence, which suggests that all intelligence tests correlate with each other; People who are good at one thing are also usually good at others

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What are the two components of the hypothesis that intelligence is more than a single trait?

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Fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence

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What is fluid intelligence?

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The ability to think on the spot to solve problems

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What is crystallized intelligence?

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Knowledge of the world

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The third hypothesis of intelligence is that it is comprised of numerous _______ _______.

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The third hypothesis of intelligence is that it is comprised of numerous DISTINCT PROCESSES.

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What theory integrates all three perspectives of intelligence?

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Three-stratum theory

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What skill does block design require?

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Matching spatial patterns with colored blocks

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What skill does completing patterns require?

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Matrix reasoning

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What skill do vocabulary tests require?

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Knowledge of the meaning of words

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What distribution are IQ scores on?

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A normal distribution

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Is intelligence consistant over development?

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Yes, but it can change based on education

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_______ are strong predictors of life outcomes in our society.

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IQ SCORES are strong predictors of life outcomes in our society.

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Intelligence is a highly _______ trait, meaning it consists of ________. This leads to individual genes exerting a ________ _____ influence.

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Intelligence is a highly POLYGENIC trait, meaning it consists of SEVERAL DIFFERENT TRAITS. This leads to individual genes exerting a VERY SMALL influence.

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What is the Flynn Effect?

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The society in which children grow influences their intelligence

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_____ has a clear negative effect on IQ in all studied countries.

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POVERTY has a clear negative effect on IQ in all studied countries.

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What are four things that support development of intelligence in early childhood?

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Nutritional supply during pregnancy and early life, early intervention, reading interactively, and attending preschool

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