Kiran Is from India

question 15

Multiple Choice

Kiran is from India. John is Native American. Hung-Chu is Taiwanese. The intelligence of each of these students may be underestimated by typical American intelligence tests and testing procedures. Which of the following alternatives INCORRECTLY identifies a reason that a particular student's score may be underestimated?

• A) Kiran may be reluctant to guess when they are unsure of the answer.
• B) Hung-Chu may not wish to achieve a score that sets her apart from others.
• C) Hung-Chu may have difficulty making the rapid, decisive responses American tests require.
• D) John may prefer to deliberate, rather than move quickly through the test, as is often necessary on American tests.

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