The differences in IQ scores seen between Caucasian and African American children are reduced when
a. the tests administered are standardized.
b. heredity is factored out.
c. the tests administered are culturally fair.
d. the tests administered contain primarily verbal items.
C
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All but which of the following factors help moderate the effects of acculturative stress?
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