Tests of infant intelligence do not generally predict later behaviour because
A)individual differences in ability are too large in infants.
B)infant tests are not reliable.
C)infant tests tap different abilities than later tests.
D)infant tests have not been standardized like later tests have been.

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Infant tests typically measure perceptual, motor, and attentional abilities, while later intelligence tests measure a broader range of cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving, abstract reasoning, and verbal comprehension. Therefore, the abilities measured in infant tests may not be predictive of later intelligence or behavior.

Tests of Infant Intelligence Do Not Generally Predict Later Behaviour