Question

which one of the following statements accurately represents the association between iq and achievement? question 20 options: a) the correlation between iq and school grades is not as important as the student's visual-spatial intelligence. b) when iqs are extreme, their link to an individual's potential for success becomes unmistakable. c) academic performance depends more on intelligence than it does on motivation. d) iq is a good predictor of success in art, music, dramatics, leadership, science, and writing.

Answer 1

The statement that grit and perseverance are better predictors of academic success than IQ alone is the most accurate representation of the relationship between IQ and achievement. The correct answer is c.

This suggests that while IQ can be a predictor of success in various fields, it is the combination of personal characteristics such as determination and tenacity that play a larger role in achieving success.

The options provided in the original question point to various misconceptions about IQ, such as its sole relationship with success in various domains or its dependence on visual-spatial intelligence, which are not supported by the broader research on the topic.

The correct answer is c.