Understanding Bias in Intelligence Testing

Hard Unit 11: Testing & Individual Differences Group Differences

Research in psychology often examines group differences in intelligence tests, particularly focusing on mean scores across gender or socioeconomic status. Some argue that observed differences in test performance are indicative of inherent differences in ability, while others attribute these disparities to environmental factors such as education, access to resources, and cultural biases in test design. Based on this understanding, which of the following statements correctly highlights the potentially misleading nature of these group differences in intelligence testing?

Differences in test scores between groups always indicate a legitimate and inherent ability difference.

Cultural and socioeconomic factors have negligible impact on intelligence test outcomes.

Test performance can be influenced by the test-taker's familiarity with the test format and content.

Group differences in intelligence testing are solely determined by genetics.

Standardized tests are entirely free from cultural bias.

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