What effect does an excessive emphasis on nationally normed achievement tests for selection and evaluation appear to promote?
A) higher student IQs
B) outright fraud and cheating
C) lower graduation rates
D) student depression

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Excessive emphasis on nationally normed achievement tests can lead to increased pressure on educators and students, potentially resulting in unethical behaviors such as fraud and cheating to meet high stakes associated with test performance.

What Effect Does an Excessive Emphasis on Nationally Normed Achievement