Kai has been raised in an intellectually impoverished environment, with no access to books and very few age-appropriate toys. The reaction range model suggests that Kai will
A) show a steady decrease in IQ score during early childhood and adolescence.
B) perform worse than the majority of his peers on standardized tests of intelligence.
C) have a narrower intellectual reaction range than children raised in more stimulating environments.
D) score near the bottom of his potential IQ range.

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The reaction range model suggests that intelligence is not solely determined by genetics, but also by environmental factors. Kai's lack of intellectual stimulation and access to resources would limit his potential cognitive development. Therefore, he is likely to score near the bottom of his potential IQ range.

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