Which Use of the Deviation IQ to Measure Intelligence Differences

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which use of the deviation IQ to measure intelligence differences is invalid?

• A)as a screen for scholastic aptitude in high school seniors
• B)as a screen for cognitive functioning at an assisted-living facility for senior citizens
• C)to study intelligence differences between the preoperational and formal operational stage
• D)to study intelligence differences between young adults who abuse drugs and those who do not

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