Which One of the Following Is a Legitimate Reason for Not

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a legitimate reason for not relying solely on intelligence tests when identifying students who are gifted?

• A)Because high achievement is a more important criterion than high intelligence when identifying giftedness, achievement test results are more relevant.
• B)Because intelligence tests measure innate intelligence, children whose giftedness is due to an enriched environment may be overlooked.
• C)Because it is so easy to get a high score on an IQ test, many nongifted children are apt to be erroneously identified as gifted.
• D)Because traditional tests are based largely on mainstream Western culture, children from some ethnic minority groups may be overlooked.

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to think abstractly, reason, identify patterns, and solve problems quickly, which tends to decrease with aging.

Cognitive Capacity

The total amount of information that the human brain is capable of retaining and processing.

Attention Related Tasks

Activities or exercises that require an individual to focus mental effort on specific stimuli or processes, often studied to understand cognitive functions.

Practical Problem Solving

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues with a focus on real-world applications and practical outcomes.