Suppose an individual who was previously known to have intelligence is tested several years later. On the second test, while the individual is within the normal range on verbal scales, her scores on performance scales have dropped to well below normal. What might you suspect?

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Suppose an individual who was previously known to have intelligence is tested several years later.  On the second test, while the individual is within the normal range on verbal scales, her scores on performance scales have dropped to well below normal.  What might you suspect?

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A significant drop in performance scales, while verbal scales remain within the normal range, could indicate a brain injury or brain tumor, as these conditions can affect cognitive functions differently.

Suppose an Individual Who Was Previously Known to Have Intelligence