What Does It Mean to Say That Intelligence Tests Are

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say that intelligence tests are culturally biased?

• A) They measure "street smarts," so rural children are disadvantaged.
• B) They measure abilities that are related to having been in school, disadvantaging home-schooled children.
• C) They are biased against children who have experienced a great variety of cultures and who are bilingual.
• D) They are biased in favor of those from middle and upper socioeconomic levels who are exposed to the kinds of language and typical experiences that the test evaluates.

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