A Group of 2-Year-Old Infants Are Selected for a Special

question 86

Multiple Choice

A group of 2-year-old infants are selected for a special program because their IQ scores are very low. Five years later, most of them have improved. One possible explanation is that the special program produced great benefits. Another explanation is that

• A) the validity of the test decreased over time.
• B) the low scores had nowhere to go but up.
• C) the mean IQ score is higher for 7-year-olds than for 2-year-olds.
• D) the utility of the test increased over time.

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Definitions:

Feeling Word Vocabulary

A collection of words that express or describe emotional states or responses.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying messages and emotions without the use of words, through gestures, facial expressions, posture, and other body language.

Identifying Emotions

The process of recognizing and naming specific feelings, an important skill for emotional awareness and regulation.

Leading Question

A question that suggests a particular answer or is framed in such a way to induce a desired response.