Toby is a computer programmer who has a passion for creating 3D games. He has the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and mentally rotate them, which helps him put his ideas and drawings into virtual reality. In the context of the Seattle Longitudinal Study, Toby's mental ability is referred to as
A) spatial orientation.
B) inductive reasoning.
C) verbal ability.
D) perceptual speed.

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Toby's ability to visualize and mentally rotate three-dimensional objects is a component of spatial orientation, which involves the ability to understand relationships between objects in space. Inductive reasoning involves analyzing and synthesizing information to draw conclusions, verbal ability involves language-based tasks such as vocabulary and comprehension, and perceptual speed involves quickly and accurately processing visual information.

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