Which one of the following is a legitimate reason for not relying solely on intelligence tests when identifying students who are gifted?
A) Because high achievement is a more important criterion than high intelligence when identifying giftedness, achievement test results are more relevant.
B) Because intelligence tests measure innate intelligence, children whose giftedness is due to an enriched environment may be overlooked.
C) Because intelligence test results are so difficult to interpret, many nongifted children are apt to be identified as gifted.
D) Because traditional tests are based on mainstream Western culture, children from ethnic minority groups may be overlooked.

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Traditional intelligence tests often reflect the cultural, linguistic, and social norms of mainstream Western society. This can disadvantage children from ethnic minority groups, whose backgrounds and experiences might not align with those norms, leading to underrepresentation in gifted programs.

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