PSYCH 130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8.4: Socioeconomic Status, Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence, Total Variation
26 Nov 2017
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Students with higher iqs get better grades and stay in school longer. Beginning at age 7, iq is moderately correlated with adult educational attainment. Some researchers believe iq and achievement may depend on the same abstract reasoning processes that underlie g. Researchers who believe heredity contributes strongly to differences. Other researchers argue that both iq and achievement test draw on the same pool of culturally specific info. Crystallized intelligence is a better predictor of academic achievement than fluid intelligence. Mostly researchers who believe environment contributes strongly to differences. Iq like tests (sat & act) affect access to higher education. Children with the highest iqs are more likely to enter prestigious professions as adults. Factors related to family background also predict occupational choice and attainment. Educational attainment is a stronger predictor of occupational success and income. Traits involving personality also influence occupational achievement.
