Robert Lewis Williams III is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology and African and Afro-American Studies at the Washington University in S*** Louis and a prominent figure in the history of African-American Psychology. He is well known as a stalwart critic of racial and cultural biases in IQ testing, for coining the word “Ebonics” in 1973, and for developing the Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity. He has published more than 60 professional articles and several books. He was a founding member of the Association of Black Psychologists, and served as its second President

*** *** *** *** *** Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity
Publication Date: 2006-11-05
By Robert L. Williams, P***D.

The famous *************** test, written in the 1970s, provides an opportunity to test your "cultural background"

One universal feature of a culture or subculture is language. To provide an example of how important language is to culture, the so-called "test" below is a play on how IQ test are said to be culturally biased. The test below is an opportunity to test your "cultural background."


1. Alley Apple is
a) brick
b) piece of fruit
c) dog
d) horse

2. CPT means a standard of
a) time
b) tune
c) tale
d) twist

3. Deuce-and-a-quarter is
a) money
b) a car
c) a house
d) dice

4. The eagle flies means
a) the blahs
b) a movie
c) payday
d) deficit

5. Gospel Bird is a
a) pheasant
b) chicken
c) goose
d) duck

6. "I know you, shame" means
a) You don't hear well
b) You are a racist
c) You don't mean what you're saying
d) You are guilty

7. Main Squeeze means
a) to prepare for battle
b) a favorite toy
c) a best girlfriend
d) to hold up someone

8. Nose Opened means
a) flirting
b) teed off
c) deeply in love
d) very angry

9. Playing the dozens means
a) playing the numbers
b) playing baseball
c) insulting a person's parents
d) playing with women

10) Shucking means
a) talking
b) thinking
c) train of thought
d) wasting time

11) Stone fox means
a) bitchy
b) pretty
c) train of thought
d) wasting time

12) *** *** *** means
a) that's cool baby
b) taking care of business
c) they couldn't breathe
d) took careful behavior


For the answers see Appendix 2 at the url below: http://www.bragg.army.mil/82EO/Files/Culture%20&%20Observances/African%20Amer...

while i agree with your attempt to educate wish i appreciate ALWAYS

this material however falls short and is based on "Psychology"

which is not a "science" IMO, but based on relativity, relative to a predictable

environment and predictable outcomes (i could expand in Bro/Sis Chat tonite @8pm EST if you care to attend thanx)

i'm not to crazy about the negative connotation of the title of the test either

One universal feature of a culture or subculture is language. To provide an example of how important language is to culture, the so-called "test" below is a play on how IQ test are said to be culturally biased. The test below is an opportunity to test your "cultural background."


so based on that relevance this test was relevant in the 1970's and was

probably great, this is 2009 this test is irrelevant IMO

and offers NO mental expansion WHATSOEVER

and any Ph.d just means they are a MORE programmed element of this

eurotrix (european matrix) and have been taught "under" that system

To provide an example of how important language is to culture, the so-called "test" below is a play on how IQ test are said to be culturally biased.

i don't think these test are still around i haven't heard about an IQ test

since i was a kid, and is this test is to show IQ tests are culturally biased

well didn't we "discover" that in the.................................1970's & 80's?

i notice (not a comment to you CB) that everything in the eurotrix

is backwards as this test to measure your culture "background"

only to measure how much more programming that needs to be done

anyway i think we should be more concerned with our

CULTURAL "FOREGROUND"

side note: i haven't heard the word "shucking" since a kid too lol

until recently right here on Destee.Com

THE REAL INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY

thank you


i see this "test" and i realize, yes we've come a long way, baby

:hi:Robert Lewis Williams III is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology and African and Afro-American Studies at the Washington University in St. Louis and a prominent figure in the history of African-American Psychology. He is well known as a stalwart critic of racial and cultural biases in IQ testing, for coining the word “Ebonics” in 1973, and for developing the Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity. He has published more than 60 professional articles and several books. He was a founding member of the Association of Black Psychologists, and served as its second President

B. I. T. C. H. Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity
Publication Date: 2006-11-05
By Robert L. Williams, Ph.D.

The famous *************** test, written in the 1970s, provides an opportunity to test your "cultural background"

One universal feature of a culture or subculture is language. To provide an example of how important language is to culture, the so-called "test" below is a play on how IQ test are said to be culturally biased. The test below is an opportunity to test your "cultural background."


1. Alley Apple is
a) brick
b) piece of fruit
c) dog
d) horse

2. CPT means a standard of
a) time
b) tune
c) tale
d) twist

3. Deuce-and-a-quarter is
a) money
b) a car
c) a house
d) dice

4. The eagle flies means
a) the blahs
b) a movie
c) payday
d) deficit

5. Gospel Bird is a
a) pheasant
b) chicken
c) goose
d) duck

6. "I know you, shame" means
a) You don't hear well
b) You are a racist
c) You don't mean what you're saying
d) You are guilty

7. Main Squeeze means
a) to prepare for battle
b) a favorite toy
c) a best girlfriend
d) to hold up someone

8. Nose Opened means
a) flirting
b) teed off
c) deeply in love
d) very angry

9. Playing the dozens means
a) playing the numbers
b) playing baseball
c) insulting a person's parents
d) playing with women

10) Shucking means
a) talking
b) thinking
c) train of thought
d) wasting time

11) Stone fox means
a) bitchy
b) pretty
c) train of thought
d) wasting time

12) T. C. B. means
a) that's cool baby
b) taking care of business
c) they couldn't breathe
d) took careful behavior


For the answers see Appendix 2 at the url below: http://www.bragg.army.mil/82EO/Files/Culture%20&%20Observances/African%20Amer...

:hi:cherryblossom

B. I. T. C. H. Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity

Great attention line.. Drew me in.
The word.. should be opened as a discussion.
Clean, No Twisting Finger discussion topic.

Encompassing Respectful, Open Minded Dialog.
An attempt at Solution Based Dialog.

Calling a woman the word is disrespectful.

Limited Dialog or Vocabulary is an issue in many instances.

Then woman call each other this too.

The word can hurt! The word does hurt!

I don't personally use it.

The first definition. A female dog.
The second definition reads what it would take to be really considered ONE!

Guys talk about Things. Some times Crazy things...Non-Sense things... Silly things... Cool things...Diverse and Productive Things.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*****
"a term for the female of a canine species in general, is frequently used as a term for a malicious, spiteful, domineering, intrusive, or unpleasant person, especially a woman. This second meaning has been in use since around 1400.[1]

When used to describe a male, it may also confer the meaning of "subordinate", especially to another male, as in prison. Generally, this term is used to indicate that the person is acting outside the confines of their gender roles, such as when women are assertive or aggressive, or when men are passive or servile. More recent variants of ***** are bitchy, ill-tempered (1925), and to *****, to complain (1930).[1]"

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In response to the THREAD..

I grew up in St. Louis MO. Home Town.
I am familiar with Washington University in St. Louis
So being from the streets. Knowing the slang.
I would like to take
The Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity Test.

Without looking at the answers. I would like to buy a vowel.:em0100:
My answer to the questions are off the top of my head.
Then I will look at the answer sheet.

This is a great test of Trivia Knowledge.
Or Slang Understanding.

My Test guess.. without looking at answers.


1. Alley Apple is
a) brick
b) piece of fruit
c) dog
d) horse

2. CPT means a standard of
a) time
b) tune
c) tale
d) twist

3. Deuce-and-a-quarter is
a) money
b) a car
c) a house
d) dice

4. The eagle flies means
a) the blahs
b) a movie
c) payday
d) deficit

5. Gospel Bird is a
a) pheasant
b) chicken
c) goose
d) duck

6. "I know you, shame" means
a) You don't hear well
b) You are a racist
c) You don't mean what you're saying
d) You are guilty

7. Main Squeeze means
a) to prepare for battle
b) a favorite toy
c) a best girlfriend
d) to hold up someone

8. Nose Opened means
a) flirting
b) teed off
c) deeply in love
d) very angry

9. Playing the dozens means
a) playing the numbers
b) playing baseball
c) insulting a person's parents
d) playing with women

10) Shucking means
a) talking
b) thinking
c) train of thought
d) wasting time

11) Stone fox means
a) bitchy
b) pretty
c) train of thought
d) wasting time

12) T. C. B. means
a) that's cool baby
b) taking care of business
c) they couldn't breathe
d) took careful behavior

Thanks for the post.

This is a great test of Trivia Knowledge.
Or Slang Understanding.

My Test guess.. without looking at answers.


1. Alley Apple is
a) brick
b) piece of fruit
c) dog
d) horse

2. CPT means a standard of
a) time
b) tune
c) tale
d) twist

3. Deuce-and-a-quarter is
a) money
b) a car
c) a house
d) dice

4. The eagle flies means
a) the blahs
b) a movie
c) payday
d) deficit

5. Gospel Bird is a
a) pheasant
b) chicken
c) goose
d) duck

6. "I know you, shame" means
a) You don't hear well
b) You are a racist
c) You don't mean what you're saying
d) You are guilty

7. Main Squeeze means
a) to prepare for battle
b) a favorite toy
c) a best girlfriend
d) to hold up someone

8. Nose Opened means
a) flirting
b) teed off
c) deeply in love
d) very angry

9. Playing the dozens means
a) playing the numbers
b) playing baseball
c) insulting a person's parents
d) playing with women

10) Shucking means
a) talking
b) thinking
c) train of thought
d) wasting time

11) Stone fox means
a) bitchy
b) pretty
c) train of thought
d) wasting time

12) T. C. B. means
a) that's cool baby
b) taking care of business
c) they couldn't breathe
d) took careful behavior

Thanks for the post.

where do we go from here?

what did you learn?

what should we learn?

:?:

where do we go from here?

what did you learn?

what should we learn?

:?:

Nothing Bro..
The Test is Weak...of Washington U.
This is no I.Q test by any stretch.
Just some street talk, slang.

They made many book sales on this material. How? It boggles my mind how?
Any way I was just having fun taking it.
Dude i hate test..

The test answer link was broken.

Nothing Bro..
The Test is Weak...of Washington U.
This is no I.Q test by any stretch.
Just some street talk, slang.

They made many book sales on this material. How? It boggles my mind how?
Any way I was just having fun taking it.
Dude i hate test..

The test answer link was broken.

i ask question you know my occupation is "learning" (check my profile lol)

no i appreciate your comment

i personally didn't think the test offered much now or THEN

OF COURSE THEY MAKE MONEY ON GARBAGE that's why i don't read

not mad at your fun lol

when i was in high school somebody called me a street "bookworm"

i said that's funny i don't read lol and can very well lol

what you see is natural not "learned"

i graduated 69th out of 406 students IMAGINE where i would have placed

if i read the material lol

anyway thanks Bro. Hodee

IT'S ALWAYS LOVE AND RESPECT

while i agree with your attempt to educate wish i appreciate ALWAYS this material however falls short and is based on "Psychology" which is not a "science" IMO, but based on relativity, relative to a predictable environment and predictable outcomes (i could expand in Bro/Sis Chat tonite @8pm EST if you care to attend thanx) i'm not to crazy about the negative connotation of the title of the test either

so based on that relevance this test was relevant in the 1970's and was probably great, this is 2009 this test is irrelevant IMO and offers NO mental expansion WHATSOEVER and any Ph.d just means they are a MORE programmed element of this eurotrix (european matrix) and have been taught "under" that system

i don't think these test are still around i haven't heard about an IQ test since i was a kid, and is this test is to show IQ tests are culturally biased well didn't we "discover" that in the.................................1970's & 80's?

i notice (not a comment to you CB) that everything in the eurotrix is backwards as this test to measure your culture "background" only to measure how much more programming that needs to be done anyway i think we should be more concerned with our CULTURAL "FOREGROUND" side note: i haven't heard the word "shucking" since a kid too lol until recently right here on Destee.Com THE REAL INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY thank you i see this "test" and i realize, yes we've come a long way, baby


So'ja, I'm really not understanding your reaction to this thread. I put this topic in the “CULTURE” forum because LANGUAGE is a part of our “culture.”

Aren't you the same person who chided me and Rich for applying “eurocentric” language to define “overstanding?” However, in this thread, you say that this test is “IRRELEVANT?” Why? Just because it applies to another era? How can you defend African-American dialect in one breath and discount it in another?

And do you think ANYONE with a Ph.d is just programmed by “eurocentric” thinking? What about Dr. Yosef Ben Jochannan? Is he, too, “programmed in the european matrix?” Do you have a problem with ALL college-educated people or only people in the field of psychology?

And, I'm going to assume that you did not read the short bio I gave for Dr. Williams. Because, yes, “WE” did discover that IQ tests were CULTURALLY biased in the 70s.”

Robert L. Williams IS THE BLACK MAN WHO SPOKE OUT ON IT and this test is what he developed to show that.

Now, yes, the “title” of it is the acronym of an offensive word; but, surely, “we” should be able to get pass that and see the test for what it was designed for. Besides, I've seen threads talking about “good coochie” and “dome” on this very site. So, I don't see THIS thread being offensive just because of its title.

Here is the link for the answers. I think this one is good.

http://www.bragg.army.mil/82EO/Files/Culture%20&%20Observances/African%20American/bhm01.pdf

So'ja, I'm really not understanding your reaction to this thread. I put this topic in the “CULTURE” forum because LANGUAGE is a part of our “culture.”


no prob CB you know this is just my opinion, i felt this test was done
in the 1970's and i thought the language of it wasn't relevant in real time
but if people are out there still talking like this then my bad, i thought
in 2009 we've moved past this point, but my bad it's that's not the case

Aren't you the same person who chided me and Rich for applying “eurocentric” language to define “overstanding?” However, in this thread, you say that this test is “IRRELEVANT?” Why? Just because it applies to another era? How can you defend African-American dialect in one breath and discount it in another?


i really said "WORDS" don't do much to explain overstanding much less english
how am i discounting AA dialect here as you say, just by me saying it is
irrelevant. i said the relevance of this material in real-time did not in anyway
enhance anyone

And do you think ANYONE with a Ph.d is just programmed by “eurocentric” thinking? What about Dr. Yosef Ben Jochannan? Is he, too, “programmed in the european matrix?” Do you have a problem with ALL college-educated people or only people in the field of psychology?


i don't have a problem with anybody. Dr. Yosef Ben Jochannan? He was educated in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Spain so with that CUBA in there
he's good in my book

And, I'm going to assume that you did not read the short bio I gave for Dr. Williams. Because, yes, “WE” did discover that IQ tests were CULTURALLY biased in the 70s.”

right in the 1970's, so in case you were wondering :?: i said irrelevant
we found this out already lol

Robert L. Williams IS THE BLACK MAN WHO SPOKE OUT ON IT and this test is what he developed to show that.

i'm not mad at the brother he did a great job, if you wanted to show that
then what was the glaring title about?

Now, yes, the “title” of it is the acronym of an offensive word; but, surely, “we” should be able to get pass that and see the test for what it was designed for. Besides, I've seen threads talking about “good coochie” and “dome” on this very site. So, I don't see THIS thread being offensive just because of its title.


we see that test is speaks for itself the acronym well i can't see the relevance as for as where it ties in besides just making some words out of it
Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity

also i'm trying to figure what a subject of a thread (“good coochie” and “dome” ) has to do with a title being offensive?

we have all sorts of people on this site and kids too

i thought maybe it would be out of respect

and i'm definitely not being funny here because i ask myself although
i don't follow "jesus" i still say to myself

what would "jesus" have named the thread?

:?:

So'ja, I know that the test and the language in it is dated. But, this is "relevant" to today because it shows how language is a part of our culture.

I remember you saying to me, "Don't be so literal."

So, what does it matter that it's 30+ years old? It was a "test" used in the 70s. And, yes, the "dialect" used in it is old; but our dialect is an ever-evolving part of our culture. Can't you make the "LEAP" from this slang from then to the slang used today and how that might relate to our youth now?

And, please, So'ja, what does me being a Christian have to do with the title? Yes, the acronym for the test is an offensive word.

So, what. I used the actual title? Again, can't you get pass the word in the title to the "meat" of what Dr. Williams was trying to show? And, actually, I thought the word would automatically be scripted out, anyway.

However, again, I posted this in the "Culture" forum to show this example of how this test relates to our culture, then and now, because our dialect is an integral part of our culture. From the time that we were put on slave ships, we had to develop a means to communicate with each other using parts of each language we knew and those we heard from the slavers: English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, etc..and much of our dialect today is derived from those pidgins and creoles that our ancestors used.

But, if you can't see anything here but an offensive word title or just some old slang, well, then, you just can't.

So'ja, I know that the test and the language in it is dated. But, this is "relevant" to today because it shows how language is a part of our culture.

I remember you saying to me, "Don't be so literal."


i was being literal because of the literal nature of the work (remember deflector lol)

i said say it top of my OP that i like that fact of your intent, i just give my opinion

And, please, So'ja, what does me being a Christian have to do with the title? Yes, the acronym for the test is an offensive word.
where did i say christian?

But, if you can't see anything here but an offensive word title or just some old slang, well, then, you just can't.

you really think i can't see :11900:

However, again, I posted this in the "Culture" forum to show this example of how this test relates to our culture, then and now, because our dialect is an integral part of our culture. From the time that we were put on slave ships, we had to develop a means to communicate with each other using parts of each language we knew and those we heard from the slavers: English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, etc..and much of our dialect today is derived from those pidgins and creoles that our ancestors used.


not mad at you but i don't remember seeing this as you saywe had to develop a means to communicate with each other using parts of each language we knew and those we heard from the slavers: English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, etc

here in your OP, i just responded to the OP

i get where you're taking this

but you introduced with the test as opposed to a work up towards test

to show your intent and meaning

thanks i appreciate the dialogue

and i agree with you on the nature of what the test showed

Okay, So'ja.









*sigh*

Okay, So'ja.









*sigh*

why you got to sigh:?:

lol

if you're to going exhale

let it be joy

i appreciate you sista CB :11900:

why you got to sigh:?:

lol

if you're to going exhale

let it be joy

i appreciate you sista CB :11900:

Trust and believe, So'ja. I "count it ALL joy!"
:em0100:

Sister CherryBlossom ... i've not taken the test yet, but i will ... i just wanted to let you know that i mentioned it to my Daughter, as she is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, and is currently working on her PhD (Psychology).

She said that she knows of this Professor, and his work, though he wasn't there when she was. She's taken part of the test herself as well ... so ... so will i!

Oh ... and i changed the title of this thread, putting the whole name of the test in there ... since *************** (the acronym) is now a part of our banned word list (http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10807).

Thanks for sharing! :toast:

:heart:

Destee

Sister CherryBlossom ... i've not taken the test yet, but i will ... i just wanted to let you know that i mentioned it to my Daughter, as she is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, and is currently working on her PhD (Psychology).

She said that she knows of this Professor, and his work, though he wasn't there when she was. She's taken part of the test herself as well ... so ... so will i!

Oh ... and i changed the title of this thread, putting the whole name of the test in there ... since *************** (the acronym) is now a part of our banned word list (http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10807).

Thanks for sharing! :toast:

:heart:

Destee


THANATOS


WASHINGTON U IN SAINT LOUIS IS A VERY ELITE SCHOOL AND ALSO NOT PUBLICIZE OFTEN THAN OTHER IN ITS PEER GROUP(IVY, NYU U OF CHICAGO)
I KNOW YOU VERY PROUD OF HER TO GET AND GET A PHD FROM A VERY ELITE INSTITUTION.


BABA DARKSIDE --- GOING OVER MY OLD PSYCHOLOGY NOTES

THANATOS


WASHINGTON U IN SAINT LOUIS IS A VERY ELITE SCHOOL AND ALSO NOT PUBLICIZE OFTEN THAN OTHER IN ITS PEER GROUP(IVY, NYU U OF CHICAGO)
I KNOW YOU VERY PROUD OF HER TO GET AND GET A PHD FROM A VERY ELITE INSTITUTION.


BABA DARKSIDE --- GOING OVER MY OLD PSYCHOLOGY NOTES

Peace and Blessings Brother DARKSIDE ... thanks for the love ...

She received her Bachelor's Degree majoring in Psychology and African American Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, and is currently working on her PhD in Social Psychology at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

Just don't want you thinking she received her PhD from WashU, she only did undergrad there.

Much Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Sister CherryBlossom ... i've not taken the test yet, but i will ... i just wanted to let you know that i mentioned it to my Daughter, as she is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, and is currently working on her PhD (Psychology).

She said that she knows of this Professor, and his work, though he wasn't there when she was. She's taken part of the test herself as well ... so ... so will i!

Oh ... and i changed the title of this thread, putting the whole name of the test in there ... since *************** (the acronym) is now a part of our banned word list (http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10807).

Thanks for sharing! :toast:

:heart:

Destee

No problem, D. And thanks for the reply.

No, Dr. Williams is now 79 y/o. He developed that test in the 70s, probably before your daughter was born. (smile)

Post..I was tripping on how many I knew and HAPPY I tried to take the test before some folks just HAD to post the answers..goodness. LOL

1. Alley Apple is a
a. brick
2. CPT means a standard of
a. time
3. Deuce-and-a-quarter is
b. a car
4. The eagle flies means
c. payday
5. Gospel Bird is a
b. chicken
6. "I know you, shame" means
d. You are guilty
7. Main Squeeze means
c. a best girlfriend
8. Nose Opened means
c. deeply in love
9. Playing the dozens means
c. insulting a person's parents
10. Shucking means
d. wasting time
11. Stone fox means
b. pretty
12. T.C.B. means
b. taking care of business