What can you assume about the general relationship between mental age and chronological age in most children?
A. As chronological age increases, mental age generally decreases.
B. As chronological age increases, mental age generally remains stable.
C. As chronological age increases, mental age generally increases.
D. As chronological age increases, mental age generally becomes unstable.
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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