Which of the Following Statements About the Stability of Children's

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the stability of children's IQ scores is NOT correct?

• A) Younger children often seem more intelligent than they are, and IQ scores on later tests typically move down to a more accurate stable level.
• B) Many children show quite wide fluctuations in their IQ scores.
• C) IQ scores can fluctuate as a result of stresses, such as parental divorce, change in schools, or birth of a sibling.
• D) The older the child, the more stable the IQ score.

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Definitions:

Gender Preferencing

The practice or tendency of favoring one gender over the other, which can manifest in various aspects of society, such as employment, education, and parenting.

Theory Of Mind

Children’s awareness of their own and other people’s mental processes and realization that other people do not share their thoughts.

Gender Stability

The concept that by a certain age, usually around 3 to 4 years, children start to understand that their gender will remain constant over time.

Gender Constancy

The understanding that one's gender identity is fixed and persists over time and across situations.