When Intelligence Is Assessed with Culture-Fair Tests

question 178

Multiple Choice

When intelligence is assessed with culture-fair tests,

• A)African-American children score higher than Caucasian children.
• B)IQ test scores do not predict school achievement.
• C)Caucasian children still earn higher scores than African-American children.
• D)African-American children earn equal scores as Caucasians when the test items have been translated into urban dialects.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

The process by which stimuli strengthen behaviours.

Positive Reinforcer

An environmental stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the probability of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards for desired behavior.

Nasty Stimulus

An unpleasant or harmful stimulus that can provoke negative reactions or behaviors.