Eric Has an IQ of 100 at Age 5 and an IQ

question 180

Multiple Choice

Eric has an IQ of 100 at age 5 and an IQ of 100 at age 22. What can be said about his intelligence in comparison to others his age?

• A) Eric has become comparatively less intelligent, as his IQ should increase with age.
• B) Eric has become comparatively less intelligent, as it is more difficult to get a high score at age 5 than it is at age 22.
• C) Eric has become comparatively more intelligent, as it is more difficult to get a high score at age 22 than it is at age 5.
• D) Eric's comparative intelligence has remained stable.

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