According to Simon and Binet's original conceptualization of intelligence, which child would have the highest mental age?
A. Scout, a seven-year-old who performed similar to six-year-old children on a mental task
B. Marnie, an eight year-old who performed similar to nine-year-old children on a mental task
C. Louis, a four-year-old who performed similar to six-year-old children on a mental task
D. Lily, a five-year-old who performed similar to other five-year-olds on a mental task
Answer: B
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