The formula for determining IQ had a serious flaw in that
A)the formula did not make sense for use with adults.
B)the formula did not separate the "g factor" from specific abilities.
C)it overemphasized performance IQ in the computations.
D)it overemphasized verbal IQ in the computations.

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The original formula for IQ, which was mental age divided by chronological age times 100, was not suitable for adults because mental age does not increase significantly after a certain point, making the formula ineffective for adult intelligence measurement.

The Formula for Determining IQ Had a Serious Flaw in That