Scoring Sheet:
Australian/American Test of Intelligence
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Answer is 13. Add 1 to the first number, then add 3, ,then 1, then
3, etc.
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Fifty-two
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Health - If you believe that
germs cause illness and if you believe that absences of "filth" signifies
the absence of germs.
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Lagoon, lake, pond
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All of these. They are
all measuring devices.
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497. Solution of this
problem requires ability to count and sort some of concept of codes.
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Uncle. Assumes
conceptualization of European/Western familial relationships.
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For social control? To
see that people do not commit bigamy? To see that closely related
kinsfolk do not marry? For statistical purposes? To ensure
that people who are under age do not marry?
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Post it. However, a more
practical line of action would be: open it to see if it contains anything
of value, carefully remove the stamp for your own use and at least be 18c
richer. But in a highly acquisitive society principles of "honesty"
(i.e. respect for unprotected property) have to be supported or society
could easily break down (to the disadvantage of property owners).
Note the question asks "What is the thing to do...." not "What would you
do...." Again, the "correct" answer has a moral basis.
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Because they may influence
your own behavior and get you into trouble. However, this only
correct if you believe that bad people influence good people and not vice
versa, that people who behave badly should be isolated in the community.
Again, the "correct" answer has a moral basis.
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