Most experts would agree that intelligence tests are "biased" in the sense that:
a. test performance is influenced by cultural experiences.
b. the reliability of intelligence tests is close to zero.
c. the heritability of intelligence is 100 percent.
d. numerical scores of intelligence serve to dehumanize individuals.
Answer: a. test performance is influenced by cultural experiences.
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