A Five-Year-Old Is Found to Have a Mental Age of Seven

question 68

Multiple Choice

A five-year-old is found to have a mental age of seven on Binet's original IQ test.What is the estimate of the child's intelligence quotient?

• A)115
• B)130
• C)140
• D)170

Analyze the role of cognitive patterns and negative attributions in depression.

Distinguish between depression and other psychological disorders.

Acknowledge the influence of cultural and social aspects on depression.

Understand strategies for assisting individuals at risk of suicide.

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Definitions:

Achievement Goal Theory

A theory that focuses on how individuals are motivated by their goals, specifically in achievement settings like school and sports.

Mastery and Performance

Concepts related to the orientation of individuals towards learning, where mastery focuses on developing competence and understanding, while performance emphasizes displaying competence and comparing oneself with others.

Approach and Avoidance

Psychological concepts referring to individuals' tendencies to move towards or away from specific stimuli or situations based on perceived outcomes.

Academic Self-concept

An individual's perceptions and beliefs about their own academic abilities and potential, which can influence motivation, engagement, and performance in educational settings.