PSYC 300: QUIZ 1 - January 20, 2000

• List the basic steps for the measurement of any trait. (4points)

• According to lecture, there have been several events in history that have hindered the acceptance of genetic studies in human behavior. Briefly list and describe two of these events. (2 points)

• Briefly describe the difference between "state" and "trait". (2points)

• Sir Francis Galton created an anthropometric laboratory to study individual differences in mental capacity. Briefly describe the nature of these tasks, and whether or not they predict educational success.