Regarding intelligence testing in schools, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Court decisions have led some states to outlaw the use of intelligence tests in public schools.
B) African Americans are the only segment of the population with reason to question the validity of intelligence testing and the role of heredity in determining intelligence.
C) The clarification won by African Americans regarding intelligence testing has not been extended to other groups.
D) IQ testing has been shown to predict career success as well as one's competence in dealing effectively with the world.

Question

Regarding intelligence testing in schools, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) ​Court decisions have led some states to outlaw the use of intelligence tests in public schools.
B) ​African Americans are the only segment of the population with reason to question the validity of intelligence testing and the role of heredity in determining intelligence.
C) ​The clarification won by African Americans regarding intelligence testing has not been extended to other groups.
D) ​IQ testing has been shown to predict career success as well as one's competence in dealing effectively with the world.

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Court decisions, such as the Supreme Court case of Larry P. v. Riles, have led some states to outlaw the use of intelligence tests in public schools due to concerns about potential racial and cultural biases in the tests.

Answer: C 
 While African Americans have been the most visible group to challenge the use of intelligence testing in schools, other groups, such as Latinos and Native Americans, have also raised concerns about the validity and fairness of the tests. However, the clarification won by African Americans regarding intelligence testing has not necessarily been extended to these other groups.

Answer: D 
 There is ongoing debate about the extent to which IQ testing accurately predicts future success or competence, and some argue that factors such as motivation, opportunity, and socio-economic status may be equally or more important. While IQ scores may provide some insight into cognitive abilities, they are not a comprehensive measure of a person's intelligence or potential.

Regarding Intelligence Testing in Schools, Which of the Following Statements