Which of the Following Statements About the Stability of Children's

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the stability of children's IQ scores is NOT correct?

• A) Younger children often seem more intelligent than they are, and IQ scores on later tests typically move down to a more accurate stable level.
• B) Many children show quite wide fluctuations in their IQ scores.
• C) IQ scores can fluctuate as a result of stresses, such as parental divorce, change in schools, or birth of a sibling.
• D) The older the child, the more stable the IQ score.

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