In a cross-cultural study of intelligence, Dr. Wallace gives mathematical problems to shepherds in an isolated part of Asia. What might he predict regarding their performance?
A) Their performance might actually exceed that of Westerners.
B) Their performance may be lower than that of Westerners because of the abstract nature of the problems.
C) Their performance may be lower than that of Westerners because they lack basic mathematical competence.
D) Their performance should be similar to that of Westerners.

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The shepherds may not be familiar with abstract mathematical problems due to cultural and educational differences, which could affect their performance.

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