A Persistent Finding in the Study of Group Differences in Intelligence

question 80

Multiple Choice

A persistent finding in the study of group differences in intelligence is that compared with White Americans' IQ scores,Black Americans' scores are,on average:

• A) the same.
• B) 5 points lower.
• C) 10 to 15 points lower.
• D) 20 points lower.

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Definitions:

TSH

Thyroid-stimulating hormone, a pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and other steroids.

Tetany

Tetany is a medical condition characterized by involuntary contraction of muscles, typically caused by abnormalities in calcium metabolism.

Blood Calcium

The concentration of calcium ions in the blood, essential for various physiological processes including bone formation, nerve function, and muscle contraction.