Based on Data Collected During Longitudinal Studies, How Do the Intellectual

question 5

Multiple Choice

Based on data collected during longitudinal studies, how do the intellectual abilities of low-birth-weight children compare to their average-birth-weight peers at 6 years of age?

• A)They show no intellectual deficits, regardless of their home environment.
• B)They show multiple intellectual deficits, regardless of their home environment.
• C)They show intellectual deficits if they were raised in a low-SES home.
• D)They show intellectual deficits if they were raised by a single parent.

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Definitions:

Chronological Age

The exact age of an individual measured in years from the date of birth to the current date, usually used as a measure in developmental studies.

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's mental attainment as compared to the average mental ability of individuals of a specific chronological age.

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

A standardized test designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities in five factors: fluid reasoning, knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual-spatial processing, and working memory.

Intelligence Quotient

A numerical measure of a person's cognitive abilities relative to their age group, typically obtained through standardized tests.