All of the following are advantages of the Wechsler test as compared to the Binet test EXCEPT that
A) it can be used for adults as well as children.
B) it largely focused on language abilities.
C) it provides a greater level of fairness in testing people from different language groups.
D) it bases the IQ score on the normal distribution, instead of on a ratio.

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The Wechsler test does not largely focus on language abilities; in fact, it includes both verbal and nonverbal subtests. The other options are advantages of the Wechsler test: it can be used for adults as well as children, it provides a greater level of fairness in testing people from different language groups, and it bases the IQ score on the normal distribution instead of on a ratio, which eliminates the potential for ceiling effects.

All of the Following Are Advantages of the Wechsler Test