Which of the Following Scenarios Describes a Child with the Mental

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios describes a child with the mental age of 10?

• A)A 7-year-old prefers the company of a 10-year-old to someone her own age.
• B)A 10-year-old performs a task at the proficiency level of the average 7-year-old.
• C)A 10-year old prefers the company of a 7-year-old to someone her own age.
• D)A 7-year-old performs a task at the proficiency level of the average 10-year-old.

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