In a California trial, a judge remarked that ignorance and stupidity are two competing explanations for poor test performance. According to the stupidity explanation, poor test performance
A)is caused by unstimulating environments.
B)represents a deficiency that cannot easily be changed.
C)is caused by culturally biased test items.
D)is caused by a lack of education.

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The stupidity explanation suggests that poor test performance is due to inherent deficiencies in the individual's capabilities, implying that these deficiencies are not easily altered or improved. This contrasts with other explanations that might attribute poor performance to external factors such as education quality, cultural biases in testing, or the environment's stimulation level.

In a California Trial, a Judge Remarked That Ignorance and Stupidity