Multiple Choice
Binet decided that a key element in testing intelligence was a child's
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8. Cognition
Language Development
Multiple Choice
Keneisha is only 11 years old, but she can answer questions that most 15 year olds can answer. Fifteen is Keneisha's
A
mental age.
B
IQ.
C
chronological age.
D
ideal age.
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Identify the key terms in the problem: 'mental age', 'IQ', 'chronological age', and 'ideal age'.
Understand the concept of 'mental age': It refers to the level of intellectual development as compared to the average intellectual performance of individuals in a specific age group.
Recognize that 'chronological age' is the actual age of the individual in years.
Consider the context: Keneisha, at 11 years old, can answer questions typical for 15-year-olds, indicating her intellectual performance aligns with that of a 15-year-old.
Conclude that the term describing Keneisha's ability to answer questions typical for older children is 'mental age'.
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