Kristina Scored Below Average on an Intelligence Test in 5^th

question 19

Multiple Choice

Kristina scored below average on an intelligence test in 5^th grade. As a result, she was held back a year. Her parents and teachers developed low expectations for her. Ultimately, Kristina quit high school and took a low-paying job at a convenience store. This is an example of

• A)self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B)culturally biased testing.
• C)lack of standardization.
• D)an unreliable intelligence test.
• E)mainstreaming.

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