Critics Argue That Heritability Explanations for Ethnic Differences in IQ

question 77

Multiple Choice

Critics argue that heritability explanations for ethnic differences in IQ have a variety of flaws and weakness; these weaknesses do NOT include

• A) between-groups comparisons are more likely to be the result of environmental influences.
• B) within-groups comparisons are more likely to be the result of environmental influences.
• C) the concept of race is more of a social concept then a biological one.
• D) the differences in IQ scores for ethnic groups is more likely to be attributed to socioeconomic differences.

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Definitions:

Native American

Indigenous peoples of the United States, including Alaska Natives, recognized for their diverse cultures and histories.

Korean American

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Mae Ngai

An American historian known for her work on immigration, citizenship, and nationalism in U.S. history.

Racial Identification

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