I.Q. of a 7 year old child with an M.A. of 8 years would be placed in I.Q. distribution table as:

A. Genius
B. Superior
C. Average
D. Mentally deficient
Correct Answer: C. Average

Explanation: The child's IQ is
7
8

×100≈114. In modern Wechsler and Stanford–Binet classifications, this score falls within the High Average range, which is commonly included within the broader Average category. However, some older educational psychology texts classify IQs between 110–119 as Superior. Therefore, the accepted answer may vary depending on the classification table used by the examining authority.

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