alleryWhich is a misuse of intelligence tests by untrained testers?
ACounselling students
BSelecting candidates
CDiagnosing disability
DStigmatising low scorers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Stigmatising low scorers
1. Recall the fact: A poor score can attach a stigma to children and lower self-respect.
2. The option "Stigmatising low scorers" matches it.
3. Why the others fail: Counselling, selection and diagnosis are listed as useful purposes.
4. Check the stem wording against the fact: only one option satisfies both.
_Source: NCERT Class XII Psychology, Ch 1 Variations in Psychological Attributes (lepy101.pdf), "Some Misuses of Intelligence Tests"_
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