Current Intelligence Tests Compute an Individual's Intelligence Score as

question 51

Multiple Choice

Current intelligence tests compute an individual's intelligence score as

• A) the ratio of mental age to chronological age multiplied by 100.
• B) the ratio of chronological age to mental age multiplied by 100.
• C) the amount by which the test-taker's performance deviates from the average
• Performance of others the same age.
• D) the ratio of the test-taker's verbal intelligence score to his or her nonverbal

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Definitions:

Terman's Longitudinal Study

A long-term research project that began in the early 20th century, studying the lives of gifted individuals.

"Terman's Termites"

A longitudinal study started by Lewis Terman to examine the development of children with high IQ scores into adulthood.

Gifted Population

Individuals, often children, who demonstrate exceptional natural abilities in one or more domains.

IQ Standards

Established norms used to interpret an Intelligence Quotient score, usually centered around an average score with deviations representing differences in intelligence.