You Are Taking an IQ Test Which Will Be Used

question 95

Multiple Choice

You are taking an IQ test which will be used to determine your intelligence level. The first question asks you to identify all of the equipment you will need to play the game of shoeball. The second question asks the rules of the game. Finally, the third question asks you to explain how shoeball is scored and the number of points you need to win the game. Based on this question, what does the test demonstrate?

• A) It accurately measures intelligence.
• B) The test should be called a vocational aptitude test.
• C) The test is totally unreliable.
• D) It has a cultural bias in measuring intelligence.

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Definitions:

Western Cultures

Refers to societies primarily found in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand characterized by democratic systems, individualism, and a historical influence of Christianity.

Underextension

A linguistic phenomenon where a child applies a word in a narrower scope than it is traditionally used, indicating a developmental stage in language acquisition.

Undergeneralization

The error of applying rules or knowledge too narrowly or to too few cases, instances, or examples.

Overextension

The application of a word or concept beyond its usual scope, common in the language development of children, where they attribute broader meanings to words.