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.

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