A Major Criticism of Standardized Ability Tests Is of What

question 1

Multiple Choice

A major criticism of standardized ability tests is of what they consider "standardized" knowledge.In fact,
Research indicates that they

• A)predict future school performance for African Americans better than for Whites.
• B)predict future school performance for women better than for men.
• C)predict future school performance for White males better than for others.
• D)are not able to predict future school performance for people with any particular social trait.

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Definitions:

Continuum Theories

Theories suggesting that certain phenomena, such as health behaviors, exist along a continuous scale rather than being distinct or binary.

Response Efficacy

The extent to which a behavior, action, or intervention is successful in achieving the desired outcome in a given context.

Stages Of Change

A component of the Transtheoretical Model that describes the phases individuals go through in modifying behavior.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change outlining stages from not considering change to maintaining new behavior, useful in understanding how individuals adopt healthier lifestyles.