What was one consequence of the large-scale use of intelligence testing in the United States?
A)assessment was seen as an evil that differentiated people into the haves and the have-nots.
B)the public came to accept that intelligence tests could differentiate people in terms of socially important characteristics.
C)a large section of the population became disillusioned with testing and launched a social movement against the use of intelligence testing.
D)researchers strove to develop tests that could be used on an individual basis,and moved against group testing.

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One consequence of the large-scale use of intelligence testing in the United States was that the public came to accept that intelligence tests could differentiate people in terms of socially important characteristics. This led to intelligence testing being used in various fields, such as education and employment, to make decisions about individuals based on their intelligence scores.

What Was One Consequence of the Large-Scale Use of Intelligence