TAP DB4
On page 532 your text states: “On average, African Americans score about 15 points lower than white Americans on standardized IQ tests.
This difference equates to approximately one standard deviation.” Arthur Jensen published material that became very controversial.
You will want to look over his material since this was the beginning of an ongoing debate. What kind of test bias does this represent?
How does test bias negatively impact individuals? What is the best way to correct this situation?
What legislation and other protections have been put in place to insure that all individuals have equal chances of success?
Do we rely too heavily on test results? Research this issue and share your perspective.
BOOK if available Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2018). Psychological testing: Principles, applications, & issues (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 978-1337098137