1. Do you believe that multiculturalism is the "fourth force" in psychology? Why? Please support your answer with a well reasoned response. How do you think it compares to the paradigm shifts that preceded it?

2. Current standardized intelligence tests (e.g. WAIS-IV) define intelligence through the following factors: 1) verbal comprehension 2) perceptual reasoning 3) working memory and 4) processing speed without considerationfor any personalor cultural/contextual factors or differences.This is in contrast to Gardner's Eight Types of Intelligence.Which of the two approaches seem to be a more accurate assessment? Why?

3. Depending on your response to question 2, how would you determine which child should be enrolled in say, Gifted and Talented program? What would be your thoughts in regards to the following article:http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2005/1/14/summers-comments-on-women-and-science/