How Well Do Infant IQ Tests, Such as the Bayley

question 17

Multiple Choice

How well do infant IQ tests, such as the Bayley scales, predict later school success?

• A) Overall scores on the Bayley scales predict later school grades and IQ scores.
• B) Performance on the Bayley language items predict language skills at ages 6-8.
• C) The Bayley scales can predict math grades in elementary school.
• D) Items on the Bayley scales predict school success through college.

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