Because of the need to measure the IQ of people of varying ages, newer IQ tests base their evaluation of IQ on ________.
A) mental age alone
B) deviation scores from the mean of the normal distribution
C) giving extra points for older folks to compensate for their slower processing times
D) variance IQ scores

Question

Because of the need to measure the IQ of people of varying ages, newer IQ tests base their evaluation of IQ on ________.
A) mental age alone 
B) deviation scores from the mean of the normal distribution 
C) giving extra points for older folks to compensate for their slower processing times
D) variance IQ scores

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Deviation scores from the mean of the normal distribution allow for a more accurate comparison of individuals of different ages by taking into account the distribution of IQ scores among the general population. This allows for a more standardized evaluation of IQ regardless of age.

Because of the Need to Measure the IQ of People