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1
A culture-fair intelligence test is one that:
A)Takes culture into account in the design of specific items.
2
Gives preference to people from non-Western cultures.
A)Tests people's knowledge of various cultures.
3
Correct. A culture-fair intelligence test attempts not to discriminate against any group.
A)Incorrect. A culture-fair intelligence test attempts not to discriminate against any group.
4
In the book The Bell Curve, Herrnstein and Murray claimed that there are ________ differences in intelligence.
A)Gender.
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Racial.
A)Geographic.
6
Incorrect. In The Bell Curve, Herrnstein and Murray claimed that there are consistent racial differences in intelligence.
A)Correct. In The Bell Curve, Herrnstein and Murray claimed that there are consistent racial differences in intelligence.
7
The extent to which a characteristic such as intelligence reflects genetic contributions is known as:
A)Variation.
8
Reliability.
A)Heritability.
9
Incorrect. Heritability refers to the extent to which a characteristic such as intelligence reflects genetic contributions.
A)Incorrect. Heritability refers to the extent to which a characteristic such as intelligence reflects genetic contributions.
10
On standard intelligence tests, blacks tend to average ____ points below whites.
A)25
11
100
A)15
12
Incorrect. On the average, blacks receive scores about 15 points below those of whites.
A)Incorrect. On the average, blacks receive scores about 15 points below those of whites.
13
After its publication, The Bell Curve led to debates in psychology about:
A)Whether personality is influenced by culture.
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How children should be taught about race.
A)The impact of genetic testing on child development.
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Correct. The Bell Curve debate centers on the impact of race on intelligence.
A)Incorrect. The Bell Curve debate centers on the impact of race on intelligence.





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