A major source of cultural bias in IQ tests is that members of different cultures may:
A) understand English with different degrees of sophistication
B) have different levels of knowledge of American culture
C) be evaluated differently by the people giving and scoring the test
D) both A and B

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IQ tests are often developed and normed in one culture or country, and therefore, may favor individuals from that culture or country. This can result in biases due to differences in language proficiency or cultural knowledge. For example, some questions on an IQ test may use idiomatic expressions that are more familiar to individuals from one culture than another. Similarly, questions about historical events or cultural traditions may be more easily answered by individuals with greater knowledge of American history and culture. Thus, both understanding English with different degrees of sophistication and having different levels of knowledge of American culture can contribute to cultural bias in IQ tests. Additionally, individuals may be evaluated differently by the people giving and scoring the test due to cultural stereotypes and biases.

A Major Source of Cultural Bias in IQ Tests Is