Which statement is supported by research on the role of knowledge in test bias?
A) Reasoning ability, not prior knowledge, explains ethnic differences in performance.
B) Nonverbal test items, such as spatial reasoning, do not depend on learning opportunities.
C) IQ scores are not affected by specific information acquired as part of majority-culture upbringing.
D) The sheer amount of time children spend in school predicts IQ.
Answer: D
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a. extraversion b. neuroticism c. openness d. conscientiousness e. agreeableness
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a. it is persistently goal-directed b. it forms a consistent pattern c. it shows a selectivity of routes d. it is arranged hierarchically
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b. anterior cingulate cortex. c. thalamus. d. nucleus accumbens.
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A) engaging all members in competitive play. B) engaging each team against each other in a tournament. C) getting boys within each group to form strong bonds within the group. D) engaging the groups in activities that require them to cooperate to achieve a goal.