Regarding IQ and age, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Knowing a child's IQ at age 3 tells us very little about what his or her IQ will be in adulthood.
B)Knowing a child's IQ at age 11 is a good predictor of his or her IQ later in life.
C)On average, there is a large increase in IQ each year from early adulthood until age 40 and then a rapid decline in IQ scores after age 50.
D)Actual IQs reflect a person's education, maturity, and experience, as well as innate intelligence.

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C) is false because, on average, IQ scores do not show a large increase each year from early adulthood until age 40, nor do they typically show a rapid decline after age 50. IQ scores tend to be relatively stable over the adult lifespan, with some variability.

Regarding IQ and Age, Which of the Following Statements Is