The Binet Test Provides an Inaccurate Measure of Intelligence in Adults

question 87

Multiple Choice

The Binet test provides an inaccurate measure of intelligence in adults because chronological age ____________ mental age.

• A) can be more accurately measured than
• B) increases more rapidly than
• C) continues to increase without an increase in
• D) is unitary and there are multiple forms of

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Definitions:

Surface Structure

In linguistics, the outward form of a sentence, including words and their syntax, as opposed to the deeper meanings and relationships analyzed in deep structure.

Deep Structure

In linguistics, the underlying meaning of a sentence, as distinct from its surface structure or the way it is expressed.

Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis

The theory that suggests the structure of a language influences its speakers' world view or cognition.

Worldview Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals' beliefs and values deeply influence their perception of the world.