Author Question: Attributing low test scores to ignorance suggests a. test performance might be improved by ... (Read 714 times)

crobinson2013 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Attributing low test scores to ignorance suggests

a. test performance might be improved by enriching the social environment.
b. those who do not score well on tests are ignorant and cannot be helped.
c. that differences between groups on IQ tests result from genetic factors.
d. placement based on low test scores is justified.

Question 2

Meagan grew up in a small rural town where she was a top student in her school. She was active in the Agricultural Club, but had not had an opportunity to travel, or attend plays, operas, and formal dinners. She did not score well on an intelligence test that asked questions about these types of events. Her low score reflects

a. her low intelligence.
b. a violation of content validity.
c. low fluid intelligence.
d. high reliability of the test.