In a California Trial, a Judge Remarked That Ignorance and Stupidity

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a California trial, a judge remarked that ignorance and stupidity are two competing explanations for poor test performance. According to the stupidity explanation, poor test performance

• A)is caused by unstimulating environments.
• B)represents a deficiency that cannot easily be changed.
• C)is caused by culturally biased test items.
• D)is caused by a lack of education.

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