One Difference Between the Wechsler Intelligence Scales and the Original

question 142

Multiple Choice

One difference between the Wechsler intelligence scales and the original Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is that the Wechsler scales

• A)are designed solely for measuring the intelligence of children.
• B)can be used to test more than one individual at a time.
• C)present verbal and performance tasks separately.
• D)are culture-free.

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Definitions:

Fragile X Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges, and various physical characteristics.

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