Psychometrics and African-American Reality: A Question of Cultural Antimony .

Nobles, Wade W.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Psychometrics and African-American Reality: A Question of Cultural Antimony .

Nobles, Wade W.

Negro Educational Review, v38 n2-3 p45-55 Apr-Jul 1987

The measurement of mental functioning is problematic, especially when Blacks are being assessed. Eurocentric paradigms and expectations are being used to assess Africentric psychology and behavior. Traditional psychometric instruments attempt to reaffirm a belief in the superiority of European culture. Scholars must search for universals in mental functioning. (VM)

Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Bias, Ethnocentrism, Psychological Testing, Psychometrics, Racial Bias, Western Civilization

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