Imagine that overall, 6-year-olds can complete a particular block design puzzle in 5 minutes. It takes 6-year-old Bailey almost 8 minutes to complete the task. In Binet's terms, Bailey's _____ age is _____ than 6.
A)chronological; higher
B)chronological; lower
C)mental; higher
D)mental; lower

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Binet's concept of mental age refers to a child's level of cognitive development compared to their chronological age. Bailey's completion time is slower than the average 6-year-old, indicating a lower level of cognitive development or a lower mental age. Therefore, the correct choice is option D - mental; lower.

Imagine That Overall, 6-Year-Olds Can Complete a Particular Block Design