In which of the following does cross-cultural fairness impact informal assessment techniques?
A) Use of more objective measures, such as numerical scales and Likert scales, mitigates concerns of cross- cultural fairness when using informal assessment techniques.
B) Due to unconscious or conscious bias, an examiner, observer, or rater may misinterpret the verbal or nonverbal behaviors of a minority client.
C) Because informal assessment procedures are developed by the examiner, they are less prone to cross-cultural bias.
D) Cross-cultural issues are not particularly relevant to informal assessment techniques.
E) None of these

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Cross-cultural fairness impacts informal assessment techniques because unconscious or conscious bias may result in misinterpretation of verbal or nonverbal behaviors of minority clients. This can impact the examiner's judgment and accuracy when using informal assessment techniques.

In Which of the Following Does Cross-Cultural Fairness Impact Informal