One of Sattler's (1992, 2001) justifications for the use of intelligence tests with minority students is that they are useful for evaluating present functioning. This means that

A) they can identify a student's strengths and weaknesses.
B) some subscales may suggest brain damage or psychological difficulties.
C) a significant drop in IQ may signal the need for follow-up and additional testing.
D) all of the above


D) all of the above. The subscales of intelligence tests can help educators identify students' cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Some subscale profiles may suggest brain damage or psychological difficulties; more specific tests can then follow up on these potential problems. A significant drop in IQ score can signal the need for follow-up.

Psychology

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