A Critic Charges That IQ Tests Don't Really Measure What

question 19

Multiple Choice

A critic charges that IQ tests don't really measure what they claim to measure. They say they measure natural intelligence but they really measure knowledge of the dominant culture of a society. This critic is claiming IQ tests lack

• A) authenticity
• B) parsimony
• C) reliability
• D) validity

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Definitions:

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, gradually occurring as individuals get older, affecting the ability to hear higher frequencies at first.

Labyrinthitis

An inner ear disorder that causes inflammation of the inner ear labyrinth, leading to vertigo, hearing loss, and balance difficulties.

Strabismus

A condition where the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object, often referred to as crossed eyes.

Amblyopia

A vision development disorder known as "lazy eye," where an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, despite the use of prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.