Asked by Ranjot Bains on May 30, 2024
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A test administrator,using the intelligence quotient formula developed by William Stern,determined that 12-year-old Kavita had an IQ score of 75.What is Kavita's mental age
A) 9
B) 12
C) 16
D) 18
Intelligence Quotient
A numerical measure of a person's cognitive abilities relative to others, typically determined through standardized tests.
Mental Age
A measure of an individual's cognitive ability compared to the average cognitive ability of an individual at a specific chronological age.
- Perceive the basis of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and the route to calculating its value.
- Contrast mental age with chronological age in the realm of assessing Intelligence Quotient.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Kavita's mental age is calculated using the formula IQ = (Mental Age / Chronological Age) * 100. Given her IQ is 75 and her chronological age is 12, we rearrange the formula to Mental Age = (IQ * Chronological Age) / 100 = (75 * 12) / 100 = 9.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the basis of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and the route to calculating its value.
- Contrast mental age with chronological age in the realm of assessing Intelligence Quotient.