Raven's Matrices were developed to improve on which issue with intelligence tests?

a. Cross-cultural barriers
b. Inconsistency of scores with retesting
c. The time needed to complete a test
d. Comparisons of old versus young people


Answer: A

Rationale: This is an intelligence test that emphasizes problems that are intended not to be bound to a particular language or culture.

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