Why Do IQ and School Tests Often Fail to Accurately

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why do IQ and school tests often fail to accurately measure intelligence?

• A) because they fail to account for differences in cultural capital
• B) because they are part of an increasingly professionalized curriculum
• C) because they are designed to deceive test-takers, so they do not really measure "intelligence"
• D) because they are biased according to dominant cultural values and experiences

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