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Social Science Clinic => Psychology => Topic started by: kshipps on Jun 20, 2018
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Consider Tony's intelligence according to Gardner's theory of intelligence. Based on information in the case study and Gardner's work, which of the following statements is most valid?
a. Tony would be described as low in intelligence according to each of Gardner's dimensions of intelligence.
b. Tony would be described as high in intelligence according to each of Gardner's dimensions of intelligence.
c. Tony would be described as high in intelligence for some of Gardner's dimensions and unintelligent for the rest of the dimensions.
d. Tony would be described as low in intelligence for some dimensions, high in intelligence for others, and information is lacking for the rest of the dimensions.
Question 2
If we were asked to assess Tony's intelligence according to researchers' and experts' traditional conceptions of intelligence, which of the following is the most valid prediction?
a. He will probably score lower on a test of intelligence than his typical peers.
b. He will probably get a score on an intelligence test that is similar to that of his typical peers.
c. He will probably score higher on an intelligence test than his typical peers.
d. We don't have enough evidence in the case study to assess his intelligence based on researchers' traditional conceptions of intelligence.
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Answer to Question 1
d
Answer to Question 2
a