Which of the Following Statements About Measuring the Intelligence of Infants

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about measuring the intelligence of infants is true?

• A)Measuring intelligence is simpler with infants than with older individuals, as there is less to test.
• B)The measured intelligence of infants is a reliable indicator of school-age IQ.
• C)Measuring the intelligence of infants is considerably successful at identifying babies with mental deficits and other developmental problems.
• D)The measured intelligence of infants is correlated with school achievement.
• E)Measuring the intelligence of infants is useful only for typical children.

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Definitions:

Material Benefits

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Good Genes Model

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