Standardized Tests May Be Biased for All of the Following

question 65

Multiple Choice

Standardized tests may be biased for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A)Most test items draw on specific experiences that students from some subcultures may not have had.
• B)Language used may be unfamiliar to members of some subcultures.
• C)Tests may be administered in ways that penalize students with impaired ability to answer in a standardized way.
• D)Minority group members are inherently more likely to score lower on any achievement test.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-governance; independence in making one's own decisions.

Humanistic Psychology

An approach to psychology that emphasizes individual potential for growth and the role of unique human experiences in the development of personality.

Maslow

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Emotional Maladjustment

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