A Major Shortcoming of the Componential Approach Is That It

question 59

Multiple Choice

A major shortcoming of the componential approach is that it

• A) focuses too much on cultural bias in intelligence testing.
• B) regards intelligence as entirely due to causes within the child.
• C) has not generated enough research.
• D) does not try to uncover the underlying basis of IQ.

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