Critics of IQ tests argue that:
A)The tests are really measuring health
B)They are biased in favor of those with higher socioeconomic levels
C)Most tests are culture-free and thus cannot measure understanding
D)They all measure cultural norms and rules

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Studies have shown that IQ tests have a cultural bias in favor of those from higher socioeconomic classes. This bias can affect the performance of individuals from lower socioeconomic classes, who may not have had the same access to educational and cultural resources. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because IQ tests are designed to measure intellectual ability rather than health, and some IQ tests attempt to be culture-free or culturally fair, although achieving complete cultural neutrality is difficult. Finally, while cultural norms and rules can influence test performance, they do not completely determine intelligence.

Critics of IQ Tests Argue That