Which of the following is a desirable characteristic of culture-fair tests?

A) They should minimize or eliminate the use of language.
B) They should not attempt to measure intelligence.
C) They should be composed of items that vary from culture to culture.
D) They should measure values based on a person's cultural background.

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Michelle Renic · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A desirable characteristic of culture-fair tests is that they should minimize or eliminate the use of language in order to reduce the impact of cultural and linguistic biases. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B is incorrect because culture-fair tests do attempt to measure intelligence, but without any cultural or linguistic biases. Option C is incorrect because culture-fair tests should have items that are similar across cultures to ensure that they are valid for different cultural groups. Option D is incorrect because culture-fair tests should be devoid of any cultural biases and should not measure values based on any specific cultural background.

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