Dana Asks Her Son's Pediatrician Whether Overall Scores on Tests

Multiple Choice

Dana asks her son's pediatrician whether overall scores on tests, such as the Bayley Scales, can accurately predict future grades in school. What is likely to be the pediatrician's response?

A) Yes, especially for verbal skills.
B) No, because the tests are invalid.
C) Yes, especially for mathematic abilities.
D) No, perhaps because cognitive functioning changes so rapidly in infancy.