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developmental quotient

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developmental quotient (DQ),
the numeric expression of a child's developmental level as measured by dividing the developmental age by the chronologic age and multiplying by 100. Compare intelligence quotient. See also developmental age.


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Re-searchers set out to determine effects on infant growth and developmental quotients (Griffiths Mental Development Scales), receptive language (Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test) and behavior (Child Behavior Checklist).
The results illustrate that infants who were placed in child care had an inferior developmental quotient compared to those who did not have such experience.
 
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