In Binet's Intelligence Test, What Was Meant by the Expression

question 185

Multiple Choice

In Binet's intelligence test, what was meant by the expression, "mental age of seven"?

• A)The child had an exceptionally long fetal development.
• B)The seven multiple intelligences are in the normal range.
• C)The child passed items that most seven-year-olds pass.
• D)About 7 of 10 (70 percent) of the items were solved correctly.

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Definitions:

Ambivalent Racism

A theory suggesting that people can have conflicting, simultaneous racist and egalitarian attitudes, leading to ambivalent feelings and behaviors toward racial outgroups.

Individualism; Egalitarianism

A philosophical and cultural stance that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual and the belief in human equality, especially regarding social, political, and economic rights and privileges.

Collectivism; Egalitarianism

A societal orientation emphasizing group goals and equality, where people prioritize the well-being of the group over individual success.

Protestant Work Ethic

The value attached to hard work, diligence, and efficiency, historically associated with Protestant groups.