Explain three reasons why racial differences in intelligence might be caused by environmental factors.

Which of the following is true of boys compared with girls? a. Boys have a higher average intelligence score. b. Boys are better spellers than girls. c. Boys are better at detecting emotions. d. Boys are more verbally fluent. e. Boys are more likely to be represented among those scoring extremely low as well as those scoring extremely high on tests of mental abilities.

Mark and Bill are planning to open an a piano-moving busyness and are hopping for great success. Explain how each element of Sternberng's intelligence theory could hepl them to be successful in their business.

Explain whether each of the following comparisons demonstrates the influence of genetics or of environment on intelligence. • The correlation of intelligence test scores for identical twins raised together is abut +85. For identical twins raised apart, the correlation is about +72. • The correlation of intelligence test scores for identical twins raised together is about +85. For fraternal twins raised together, it is about +60.

Professor Ernie wants to first develop an intelligence test that can be used cross-culturally, and then to assess the reliability and validity of that test. Briefly explain how Professor Ernie could examine the following characteristics about this new intelligence test • Standardization • Reliability • Validity • Bias

Provide three pieces of evidence that explain why more intelligent people might live longer.

Robert and Maya are having an argument about whether intelligence tests are biased. Robert thinks they are but Maya insists they are not. How can they both be right?

Luis is a Mexican-American high school student with a 3.8 GPA. He recently completed his SAT in a room with a Whit proctor and on all White group of students. His score was much lower than he predicted based on the practice exam, he took during his English class at his largely Hispanic high school. Explain how each of the following may have contributed to his lower score: • Bias • Stereotype threat

Give a summary, a straight, and the weaknesses of Charles Spearman's idea of general intelligence.

Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg described several cognitive, social, and moral reasoning stages of adolescence. Illustrate each of the following stages. Concrete operational; Formal operational; Identity versus role confusion; Intimacy versus isolation; Conventional level; Postconventional level.

There is a greater correlation between the IQ scores of identical twins raised together than for fraternal twins raised together. What conclusion can be drawn from this data? a. There is no significant hereditary contribution to intelligence. b. There is no significant environmental contribution to intelligence. c. There is no significant genetic or environmental effect on intelligence. d. There is a genetic effect on intelligence. e. There is an environmental effect on intelligence.

Name and define the three building blocks of spoken language.

Which of the following provides the best evidence that race is more of a social construct than a biological category? a. People of varying ancestry may categorize themselves in the same race. b. The races arose in different continents. c. Behavior traits (like running speed) are associated with race. d. Skin cancer rates vary by race. e. The incidence of high blood pressure varies by race.

Numerous biological, psychological, and social-cultural factors affect the way we age. Explain one example for each of the three that contributes to successful aging.