Which is true of the relationship between gestational age at birth and IQ scores?
A) They are positively correlated.
B) They are negatively correlated.
C) They are only correlated if mother's age and education are controlled for.
D) They are not correlated.

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Studies have consistently shown a positive correlation between gestational age at birth and IQ scores. Infants who are born prematurely and have shorter gestational periods often have lower IQ scores than infants who are born at full term.

Which Is True of the Relationship Between Gestational Age at Birth