Which of the Following Statements About Intelligence in Adolescence Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about intelligence in adolescence is true?

• A) There is very little debate regarding what exactly intelligence is.
• B) The higher an individual's IQ, the smaller the number of same-aged peers who perform equally or better.
• C) Scientists have not reported any significant correlations between aspects of IQ performance and synaptic pruning in the brain.
• D) An IQ test is the only way to assess intelligence in adolescence.

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Definitions:

Preschool Years

A developmental period in early childhood, typically ranging from ages 3 to 5, characterized by growth in social, cognitive, and motor skills as children prepare for elementary education.

Dexterity

Skill and ease in using the hands or body; the coordination of fine or gross motor abilities.

Breast-Fed

Refers to infants who are fed breast milk, either directly from the breast or pumped, as opposed to being fed formula from a bottle.

Bottle-Fed

Referring to infants who receive nutrition from bottles rather than breastfeeding, involving formula or other substitutes.