Using the Hiskey-Nebraska for purposes of classification increases the risk of
A) labeling children as gifted when they are only bright
B) classifying children as retarded when they are merely borderline
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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The Hiskey-Nebraska Test of Learning Aptitude is designed to assess the cognitive abilities of children, particularly those with hearing impairments. Using it for classification purposes can indeed increase the risk of both overestimating a child's abilities (labeling them as gifted when they are only bright) and underestimating their abilities (classifying them as retarded when they are merely borderline). This is because any standardized test can have limitations in accurately capturing the full range of an individual's abilities, especially when used for purposes like classification that can have significant implications for a child's educational path.

Using the Hiskey-Nebraska for Purposes of Classification Increases the Risk