Myerson and Colleagues Found That the Gap Between the IQ

question 99

Multiple Choice

Myerson and colleagues found that the gap between the IQ scores of blacks and whites was greatest just before college, but that during college, the gap closed substantially. Which of the following would be the best conclusion from that finding?

• A) Only the smartest members of each group go to college.
• B) Part of the score on an IQ test is based on knowledge, rather than biological intelligence.
• C) The gap does not close completely, indicating that there is a genetic difference in IQ between the groups.
• D) Early environmental deficits cannot be overcome.

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