Critics Have Argued That Intelligence Tests Favor Some Groups Over

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Essay

Critics have argued that intelligence tests favor some groups over others. For example, one test item required that children identify the composer of the Emperor Concerto! In response, test makers tried to design tests that are that were unaffected by culture. Discuss two reasons for disappointing results in regard to both of these approaches.

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Heterosexual Woman

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Gay Man

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