A) How Can Cultural Bias Influence Intelligence Test Scores

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Essay

A) How can cultural bias influence intelligence test scores?
B) Describe the kinds of tests (or give the names) that show the least amount of cultural bias.

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Definitions:

Information-Processing Approach

The information-processing approach is a cognitive framework that examines how humans encode, process, store, and retrieve information, similar to the operations of a computer.

Passive Participant

Refers to an individual engaging in an activity or experiment with minimal involvement or without actively influencing the outcome or process.

Cognitive Development

Refers to the growth and change in intellectual capabilities, such as thought, reasoning, and problem-solving, that occur throughout a person's lifespan.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of child development and his theory of cognitive development.