Examination of Tests Such as the WAIS and WISC-R Have

question 54

Multiple Choice

Examination of tests such as the WAIS and WISC-R have found that white males are more often depicted in test items than other groups. What has research shown about such differences?

• A)No one has established that these differences affect test performance.
• B)They have a greater impact on females than on males.
• C)They have a substantial impact on younger children but little impact on adults.
• D)They account for a large percentage of test score differences.

Calculate percentages associated with specific z-scores in a standard normal distribution.

Identify z-scores corresponding to specific percentiles in the distribution.

Interpret graphical representations of normal distributions to find percentages or probabilities.

Apply the empirical rule (68-95-99.7 rule) in real-world contexts.

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Definitions:

WBCs

White Blood Cells, components of the blood involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Aplastic Anemia

A blood disorder characterized by the bone marrow's failure to produce enough new blood cells, leading to fatigue and higher risk of infections.

Hemolytic Anemia

A condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made.

Pernicious Anemia

A form of anemia caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin B12, often due to a lack of intrinsic factor.