Marcella is testing a wiggly 4-year-old on an intelligence test. On one item the child blurts out an answer without obviously trying to think about the best response. Marcella responds by telling the child he is doing a good job on the test so far. She then asks the same question again asking the child to think about it for a moment and highlighting some important aspects of the question. The type of test administration Marcella is using is known as
A)static testing
B)dynamic testing
C)interactive testing
D)standardized testing

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Dynamic testing involves a test-administrator providing feedback, cues, and interaction to assess how a child learns and responds to guidance, as opposed to static testing where no such interaction occurs. Marcella's approach of providing feedback and encouraging the child to think more deeply about the question is characteristic of dynamic testing.

Marcella Is Testing a Wiggly 4-Year-Old on an Intelligence Test