Critics of IQ tests claim that they correlate well with academic performance because ________.
A) they cover such a wide range of intellectual skills
B) academic performance is itself largely measured by similar tests
C) they measure intelligence accurately
D) they discourage less able students from continuing in school

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Academic performance is largely measured by tests that are similar in nature to IQ tests. Therefore, the correlation between IQ tests and academic performance is a result of their similarity in content and format, rather than an accurate measurement of intelligence.

Critics of IQ Tests Claim That They Correlate Well with Academic