Suju, a student from a middle eastern country, is being tested for intellectual disability. Her parents are concerned about the use of IQ tests with their daughter. Which of the following is a valid criticism about the use of IQ tests specifically as it relates to Suju's ethnicity?
A) IQ tests cannot measure adaptive behavior.
B) IQ tests contain inherent biases.
C) IQ tests address only a narrow aspect of cognition.
D) IQ test is not a good measure of the needs for support.

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IQ tests have been criticized for containing cultural biases that may disadvantage individuals from different ethnic or cultural backgrounds. This is particularly relevant for Suju, who comes from a Middle Eastern country, as the content and context of the questions may not be culturally relevant or familiar to her, potentially affecting her performance and the accuracy of the test in measuring her true intellectual capabilities.

Suju, a Student from a Middle Eastern Country, Is Being