From the Intelligence Test Data He Gathered at Ellis Island,Henry

question 21

Multiple Choice

From the intelligence test data he gathered at Ellis Island,Henry Goddard concluded that many of the people attempting to immigrate to the United States were "feebleminded." This conclusion was

• A) entirely justified as shown in subsequent research by Lewis Terman.
• B) largely the result of using a test that overestimated mental deficiency.
• C) probably an exaggeration due to Goddard's known prejudice.
• D) in keeping with the culture of the day which focused on nurture over nature.

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