Concerning the historical misuses of IQ testing, which is true?
A)Immigrants scoring low on IQ tests usually did so because of a lack of familiarity with the English language.
B)A majority of immigrants who were given IQ tests tended to score in the average to above average range.
C)IQ tests given to immigrants in the early 1900s were valid measures of intelligence.
D)Women tended to outscore men on IQ tests during the early 1900s.

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Immigrants who were given IQ tests in the early 1900s often did so in English, a language that was likely not their primary one. This language barrier would negatively impact their scores, leading many to inaccurately conclude that they were less intelligent than those who spoke English fluently.

Answer: B 
 While there were certainly instances of immigrants scoring low on IQ tests due to language barriers, many also scored in the average to above-average range. In some cases, immigrants were even found to score higher than American-born individuals.

Answer: C 
 IQ tests given in the early 1900s were not necessarily valid measures of intelligence. Many were created and interpreted based on the cultural biases of those administering the tests, which could have led to inaccurate results for many individuals.

Answer: D 
 Women did not tend to outscore men on IQ tests in the early 1900s. In fact, many tests were developed with the assumption that men would outperform women. This led to a number of biases in the questions, making it difficult for women to score as high as men regardless of their actual intelligence levels.

Concerning the Historical Misuses of IQ Testing, Which Is True