Intelligence tests usually compare the performance of a child against other children of the same age. This type of test is called ________________________.
A) an achievement test
B) a standardized test
C) a norm-referenced test
D) a criterion-referenced test

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Norm-referenced tests compare the performance of an individual against the performance of a group of people who are similar in age, grade, or other characteristics. The scores are then used to rank the individual within the group, which is why they are also called "rank-order" tests. This type of test is commonly used in intelligence testing, where children are compared to other children of the same age.

Intelligence Tests Usually Compare the Performance of a Child Against