AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Astor scores at the 84th percentile on the WISC. Which number most closely expresses his IQ?
A
85
B
110
C
115
D
120
E
130
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It was found that identical twins have IQ scores that are more similar than the IQ scores of fraternal twins. Even identical twins who were raised in separate households were found to have IQ’s that were more similar than that of fraternal twins raised together.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which one of the following most accurately characterizes IQ scores? The average score is 100, with more people getting scores near 100 and fewer people getting scores farther away.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most IQ tests are standardized, with a mean score of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of the use of Crystallized Intelligence, on the other hand, include recalling historical events and dates, remembering geographical locations, building one’s vocabulary, and reciting poetic texts (Horn, 1968).

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