The Psychologists Who Devised the IQ Tests Intentionally Chose Questions

question 22

Multiple Choice

The psychologists who devised the IQ tests intentionally chose questions to make sure that the mean IQ scores would be

• A) equal for all racial and ethnic groups.
• B) higher for adults than for children.
• C) equal for educated and uneducated people.
• D) equal for males and females.

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Definitions:

Secondary Dimensions

Aspects of diversity that are not inherent, such as education background, marital status, parental status, military experience, and other life experiences that shape an individual's perspective.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified, widely held fixed beliefs or generalizations about a particular group of people or things.

Economic Cost

The total expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, including both direct and indirect costs, as well as opportunity costs.

College-Educated Kids

Individuals who have completed a college-level education, often holding an associate, bachelor's, or higher degree.