Which of the following is not a valid criticism of intelligence tests?

A. They may not predict success in school.
B. They may be biased against certain ethnic or racial groups.
C. They may have a negative impact on the self-image of children who discover they have scored poorly.
D. Test scores may reflect factors unrelated to intelligence (e.g., motivation).


Answer: A

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