Regarding the historical misuses of IQ testing in the United States, which is true?
A) Most European immigrants were intellectually deficient and scored low on IQ tests.
B) Most European immigrants scored in the average range of IQ scores.
C) Most European immigrants were considered geniuses based on their IQ scores.
D) Most European immigrants were identified as having mental retardation based on their IQ scores.
Answer: D
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