The results of a child's performance on each index of the WISC-V provide an overall __________, which is calculated relative to the performance of other people of the same age, with 100 as the median score.

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The term "intelligence quotient" (IQ) is a standardized score that is derived from the child's performance on the WISC-V, which is calculated relative to the performance of other people of the same age, with 100 as the median score. It is the most commonly used measure of intelligence and is often used to identify intellectual giftedness or intellectual disability. Choice A (intelligence score) and D (intelligence ability) are not commonly used terms in psychology, and choice B (intelligence potential) is not a recognized concept in intelligence testing.

The Results of a Child's Performance on Each Index of the WISC-V