What did the judge rule in the class-action suit against the San Francisco school system?
A. IQ tests used to determine mental retardation were valid measures of innate intelligence.
B. IQ tests used to determine mental retardation were valid measures of multiple intelligence.
C. IQ tests used to determine mental retardation were culture-free.
D. IQ tests used to determine mental retardation were biased against people of color.
Answer: D
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