Critics Who Express Concerns That Intelligence Tests Underestimate the Mental

question 296

Multiple Choice

Critics who express concerns that intelligence tests underestimate the mental competence of minority group members are partly concerned that the tests underestimate these individuals' true intellectual ability, a test bias known as

• A)predictive bias
• B)content bias
• C)construct bias
• D)outcome bias

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Definitions:

Human Condition

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