Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason African American, Latino, and Native American children are underrepresented in gifted programs?
A) They tend to be gifted in creative or athletic areas and not academic areas.
B) They have fewer opportunities to develop vocabulary and comprehension skills.
C) They are likely to experience cultural bias in standardized tests.
D) They tend to have lower scores on standardized tests.

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The statement that these children are gifted in creative or athletic areas and not academic areas is a stereotype and not a valid reason for underrepresentation in gifted programs. Cultural bias in testing and fewer opportunities to develop certain skills are more likely reasons.

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