Regarding the Use of Intelligence Tests with Different Cultures, Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

Regarding the use of intelligence tests with different cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Culture-fair intelligence tests have been shown to be entirely free of cultural influences.
• B)To find a truly culture-fair way to measure intelligence, the core cognitive skills that lie at the heart of human intelligence must be identified.
• C)Since U.S. children are so visual, they may be better prepared to take both nonverbal tests and traditional IQ tests than children from developing countries.
• D)Culture-fair tests have been shown to be useful in testing children in the United States who come from poor communities, rural areas, or ethnic minority families.

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Definitions:

Developing Countries

Refers to nations with lower living standards, undeveloped industrial bases, and low Human Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries.

Foreign Exchange

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Safety Valve

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Nurses

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