Jose, who is 7 years old, takes the Binet test and scores at the level of a 9-year-old child. Jose's intelligence quotient would be ____________, and Jose would be considered ____________ in intelligence.
A) 128; above average
B) 77; below average
C) 128; below average
D) 77; above average

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The Binet test measures a child's mental age compared to their chronological age. Jose's mental age is 9 and his chronological age is 7, which means his IQ would be 9/7 x 100, or approximately 128. This would be considered above average intelligence.

Jose, Who Is 7 Years Old, Takes the Binet Test