Which of the following statements is true of intelligence quotient (IQ) scores in childhood?
A) IQ scores represent inborn intelligence.
B) An IQ score is a measure of how well a child can do certain tasks in comparison with other children of the same age.
C) Since the 1970s, the IQ scores of children in industrialized countries have been steadily rising.
D) Twin studies suggest that the family environment's influence on a child's IQ is greatest at adolescence.

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IQ scores are designed to compare a child's performance on certain tasks with that of other children of the same age, rather than representing inborn intelligence.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Intelligence Quotient