ch.10-Intelligence

Question 1

general intelligence

Answer 1

a general intelligence factor that, according to Spearman and others, underlies specific mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test

Question 2

down syndrome

Answer 2

condition of retardation and associated physical disorders caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21

Question 3

mental retardation

Answer 3

aka intellectual disability, a condition of limited mental ability, indicated by an intelligence score of 70 or below and difficulty in adapting to the demands of life; varies from mild to profound