Trevor is a 16-year-old boy who grew up in a poor neighborhood, living with his single mom who worked three part-time jobs and still barely managed to pay the bills. On an intelligence test, Trevor struggles with understanding many of the words that he is asked to use in a sentence. Afterward, he asks his English teacher about some of these words, and it turns out they relate to types of food, vacations, and luxury items he had never heard of. It is MOST likely that _____ played a role in Trevor's poor performance on this test.

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Trevor's poor performance is most likely due to test bias, as the test included words and concepts unfamiliar to him due to his socio-economic background, affecting his ability to understand and respond accurately.

Trevor Is a 16-Year-Old Boy Who Grew Up in a Poor