Which One of the Following Is a Legitimate Reason for Not

question 16

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 intelligence test results are so difficult to interpret, many nongifted children are apt to be identified as gifted.
• D) Because traditional tests are based on mainstream Western culture, children from ethnic minority groups may be overlooked.