When Misused, Intelligence Tests Can Have the Most Negative Effect

question 89

Multiple Choice

When misused, intelligence tests can have the most negative effect on __________

• A) members of cultural or ethnic minorities and the poor.
• B) academically prepared individuals who speak English as their second language.
• C) children from the mainstream social class.
• D) adults who are going back to school.

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Definitions:

Health Differences

The variability in health status and health outcomes among different populations, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.

Social Organization

The structured arrangement of relationships and roles within a society, including institutions, groups, and norms that guide social interactions.

Language

A system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of spoken, written, or signed words and the rules for their use.

Socioeconomic Status

A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.