Boris was born in Ukraine and immigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was four. He is now in the first grade. His English is good, and his school performance is better than average; however, he scores poorly on standardized tests. What is a possible explanation for this?
A. poor working memory
B. stereotype threat
C. cultural bias
D. the Flynn effect
Answer: C
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a. first; tertiary b. second; tertiary c. second; first d. first; second
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a. incongruent b. true to his or her own feelings c. fully functioning d. free from guilt and anxiety
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a. working b. eidetic c. procedural d. integrative