A Child Whose Individual IQ Test Score Is Two Standard

question 60

Multiple Choice

A child whose individual IQ test score is two standard deviations below the mean is said to be

• A) gifted.
• B) mentally retarded.
• C) autistic.
• D) depressed.

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Definitions:

Decentration

The ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation simultaneously, characteristic of cognitive development in children.

Stimulant

A substance that increases physiological or nervous activity in the body, enhancing alertness, attention, and energy.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention that are more frequent and severe than typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development.

Melanin

The pigment responsible for determining skin, hair, and eye color in humans and animals, also providing some protection against the effects of UV radiation.