Which of the following factors will not affect how a person does on an IQ test?
Select one:
a. How much sleep he/she had the night before
b. None of the above
c. What kind of mood that person is in
d. Whether that person had anything to eat that day
I am thinking c.
b is the best answer.
thanks
You're welcome.
Typically the "none of above" is the last choice, so it refers to all of the preceding alternatives. In this case, it would only refer to A.
To determine which of the factors will not affect how a person does on an IQ test, let's examine each option.
a. How much sleep he/she had the night before: Lack of sleep can affect cognitive functions, including attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. It may impact a person's performance on an IQ test. So, this factor can potentially influence the test results.
b. None of the above: This option indicates that all the mentioned factors could potentially affect a person's performance on an IQ test. However, we need to verify the accuracy of this option.
c. What kind of mood that person is in: Mood can influence cognitive performance, including concentration and motivation. Therefore, a person's mood might affect their performance on an IQ test.
d. Whether that person had anything to eat that day: Nutrition plays a crucial role in brain function. Factors such as hunger or malnourishment can have an impact on cognitive abilities, potentially affecting performance on an IQ test.
Considering the explanation above, it appears that option b ("None of the above") is not accurate as both sleep and nutrition (options a and d) can influence a person's performance on an IQ test. Therefore, your initial thought of choosing option c is incorrect.