Binet and Simon Originally Developed the Concept of "Mental Age

question 108

Multiple Choice

Binet and Simon originally developed the concept of "mental age" as a criterion for helping them distinguish:

• A) children with high IQs from children with low IQs.
• B) children who would be able to learn in school from those who needed special instruction.
• C) white children from black children.
• D) economically disadvantaged children from the "select few" who previously attended school.

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Definitions:

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function.

Anterior Neck

The front part of the neck, which includes structures such as the throat, thyroid gland, and lymph nodes.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Parathyroid

Small glands located in the neck that regulate calcium levels in the body by producing parathyroid hormone.