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What is the mental age capacity test? Understanding the modern assessment

Originally, mental age was a concept developed in the early 20th century to compare a child's cognitive ability to their chronological age. The term "mental age capacity test" is therefore a misnomer, as modern psychology has moved away from this simplistic and ethically problematic model.

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Can your mental age be older than your age? The science of cognitive maturity

According to a 2025 study from the University of Florida, a person's brain can appear years younger or older than their chronological age, depending on their life experiences and habits. The answer to **can your mental age be older than your age** is yes, but the concept is more nuanced than simple online quizzes suggest. It involves understanding how intellectual and psychological development can progress at different rates from chronological time.

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