Which Statement Is Supported by Research on the Role of Knowledge

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which statement is supported by research on the role of knowledge in test bias?

• A) Reasoning ability, not prior knowledge, explains ethnic differences in performance.
• B) Nonverbal test items, such as spatial reasoning, do not depend on learning opportunities.
• C) IQ scores are not affected by specific information acquired as part of majority-culture upbringing.
• D) The sheer amount of time children spend in school predicts IQ.

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