To Determine Whether a Child's Intellectual Development Was Fast or Slow

question 6

Multiple Choice

To determine whether a child's intellectual development was fast or slow, Binet and Simon assessed the child's

• A) divergent thinking.
• B) emotional intelligence.
• C) mental age.
• D) intrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

Wisconsin Card Sorting Test

A neuropsychological test that measures an individual's ability to form abstract concepts and shift problem-solving strategies.

Prefrontal Cortex Injury

Damage to the front part of the brain which can affect personality, decision-making, and social behavior due to the prefrontal cortex's role in executive functions.

Switching Strategies

The process by which individuals or systems change their approach to achieving a goal based on new information or conditions.

Firing Rate

The frequency at which a neuron discharges action potentials or 'fires'.