According to your textbook, why are some IQ tests culturally biased?

A. They tend to be developed in colleges and universities in the Midwest.
B. They measure accumulated knowledge and problem-solving strategies that most people have learned.
C. They measure knowledge that is more familiar to members of some social groups than others.
D. They tend to be developed by psychologists of color.


Answer: C

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