Experts Who Defend Intelligence Tests Against Accusations of Racial Bias

question 95

Multiple Choice

Experts who defend intelligence tests against accusations of racial bias note that racial differences in intelligence test scores

• A) have increased in the past decade despite the introduction of less culturally biased test items.
• B) occur on nonverbal as well as verbal intelligence test subscales.
• C) are a clear indication that the heritability of intelligence approaches 100 percent.
• D) are just as significant as intelligence differences among members of a single race.

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Definitions:

Cultural Heritage

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society passed down from generation to generation.

Cultural Groups

Collectives of people who share common language, traditions, behaviors, beliefs, or values, typically derived from a shared history or geographic location.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Cultural Competency

The ability of healthcare providers and organizations to understand and effectively respond to the cultural needs and preferences of their patients.