On average, what is the tendency for IQ scores of African American children compared with European American children?
a. They are about the same.
b. They are 1 or 2 points lower, which is statistically insignificant.
c. They are about 10 to 15 points lower.
d. They are about 10 to 15 points higher.
Question 2Which of the following is not evidence indicating that the relationship between school achievement and IQ may be a two-way street?
a. There is a small but significant drop in children's IQs over summer vacation.
b. Children who start school late have lower IQs than children who start school on schedule.
c. Average IQ scores get higher with age.
d. There is a strong, positive correlation between years of education and IQ.
Question 3Research has shown that IQ predicts reasonably well individual differences in all of the following except
a. social acceptance. c. occupational status.
b. academic performance. d. longevity.
Question 4Tests to assess intelligence for children under 2 years of age use which of the following?
a. an intelligence quotient score c. a reflex ability score
b. a developmental quotient score d. a responsive score
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