Many psychologists believe it is time to forge new, broader definitions of intelligence and concentrate more on predicting "real-world" success because research has documented which of the following?
A)Different cultures view different behaviors as "intelligent."
B)Children can show deficits in some abilities, while showing exceptional abilities in other areas.
C)Persons with savant syndrome exhibit extreme intellectual strengths and weaknesses.
D)All of these have been documented, leading to the need for broader definitions of intelligence.

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All of these have been documented, leading to the need for broader definitions of intelligence. Different cultures view different behaviors as "intelligent," children can show deficits in some abilities while showing exceptional abilities in other areas, and persons with savant syndrome exhibit extreme intellectual strengths and weaknesses. These findings indicate that a narrow definition of intelligence may not accurately predict success in real-world situations.

Many Psychologists Believe It Is Time to Forge New, Broader