The theorem of the indifference of the indicator suggests that
A) just because an individual scores highly in one cognitive test, this cannot predict their performance on another test
B) there are individual difference in cognitive performance
C) scoring high on one test of cognitive ability suggests you will also score relatively highly on another test of cognitive abilities
D) intelligence follows the normal distribution

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The theorem of the indifference of the indicator suggests that scoring high on one test of cognitive ability suggests you will also score relatively highly on another test of cognitive abilities, therefore choice C is correct. Choice A suggests the opposite of what the theorem implies. Choice B may be true, but it does not directly relate to the theorem being discussed. Choice D is not mentioned in the theorem.

The Theorem of the Indifference of the Indicator Suggests That