A Controversy Surrounding the Use of Intelligence Tests by the U.S

question 67

Multiple Choice

A controversy surrounding the use of intelligence tests by the U.S. Army during World War I and World War II centered around whether

• A) the achievement items were better predictors of abilities than the performance items.
• B) a larger number of items would improve the accuracy of the tests in placing recruits in specific jobs.
• C) group differences in scores reflected inherent differences in mental abilities or were biased against members of certain groups.
• D) the tests were useful for assessing individuals who were older than their mid-twenties.

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