Examination of Tests Such as the WAIS and WISC-R Have

question 54

Multiple Choice

Examination of tests such as the WAIS and WISC-R have found that white males are more often depicted in test items than other groups. What has research shown about such differences?

• A)No one has established that these differences affect test performance.
• B)They have a greater impact on females than on males.
• C)They have a substantial impact on younger children but little impact on adults.
• D)They account for a large percentage of test score differences.

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Definitions:

Attention

The act of focusing thought or consciousness on a specific subject or activity.

Perceptual Constancy

The psychological phenomenon whereby perceivers experience a stable perception of an object even though sensory input may vary widely.

Retinal Image

The visual image produced on the retina of the eye, serving as the basis for visual perception.

Object

An entity, tangible and visible, that can be perceived by the senses.