To root out any possible cultural bias in the development of the WAIS-IV,

A. all test items were specifically reviewed for cultural bias.
B. experts from 120 cultures were administered a preliminary version of the test.
C. all test items were administered in ethnically diverse communities.
D. experts from 120 cultures participated in focus groups to analyze each of the test items.


Answer: A

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