Other critical theories venture that people do not know their own minds, not knowing when they are oppressed. Early critical theorists emphasized science and technology are in the service of capitalism. Hollinger stated the only way around this sort of society is to resist power. In essence, the Educational Testing Service conforms to Marxist and critical theory beliefs. By making a computer adaptive test mandatory, the ETS is trying to alienate certain individuals.
Some people find the testing environment intimidating.
The bulk of the questions will be harder for people who score above the median. In addition, despite society's move into the technological age, an adaptation to a new technology can take years. Not only is there a lack of funds to support this type of system, but there is not yet a necessity in every home. This situation reflects the Marxist idea of class struggle. The higher class, represented by the ETS, has the means to purchase the technology of today, and therefore are pushing out the lower class.