If a Child's Mental Age Is Higher Than Her Chronological

question 88

Multiple Choice

If a child's mental age is higher than her chronological age, this means that

• A) her IQ is higher than normal.
• B) her IQ is about average.
• C) her IQ is lower than average.
• D) a mistake has occurred since this result is not possible.

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Definitions:

Convergence Theory

A concept in sociology that suggests differences among societies will decrease over time due to globalization, leading to similar social, political, and technological practices.

Contagion Theory

A sociological theory that suggests ideas and emotions can spread through populations like infectious diseases.

Contagion Theory

A theory in social psychology that suggests ideas, attitudes, and behaviors spread through groups like diseases, influenced by the power of the crowd.

Convergence Theory

The idea that societies and cultures will grow more similar over time as they adopt and implement similar technologies and organizational structures.