Fiona and Michael are discussing how best to measure intelligence. Fiona says that while she acknowledges that traditional IQ tests are useful, it is important to also include questions that measure how well people can adapt to new situations and their ability to create something new, along with how well people can apply their intelligence to everyday problems. Michael disagrees and says that

only traditional IQ tests should be used because intelligence is one general trait, the g factor. Fiona is an advocate for the ____theory, and Michael is an advocate for the ____theory.?

a. ?psychometric; triarchic
b. ?triarchic; psychometric
c. ?psychometric; information-processing
d. ?triarchic; multiple intelligences

ANSWER:
b

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a. allow smokers to smoke in the house, but not in the babies room b. put babies to sleep on their back c. make sure the baby sleeps with a pillow d. put the baby to sleep with warm clothes and a warm blanket e. all of the above are good pieces of advice

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