Although the Question "Is This Test Fair?" Is Frequently Raised,the

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Multiple Choice

Although the question "Is this test fair?" is frequently raised,the underlying and more pertinent moral question is,

• A) "What do we, as a society, wish to accomplish by the use of this test?"
• B) "What offensive cultural stereotypes are inherent in the use of this test?"
• C) "Can school districts in impoverished areas afford to use this test?"
• D) "Does this test discriminate any one or any group in a demonstrable way?"

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Definitions:

Blinking

A rapid closing and opening of the eyelid, which is an involuntary reflex to protect the eye from irritants and distribute tear fluid.

Respondent Behavior

Actions that occur as an automatic response to some stimulus, typically conditioned through learning processes.

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response.

Automatic Response

A reflexive, involuntary reaction to a stimulus, which occurs without conscious thought, often as a result of learned behaviors or innate reflexes.