The Observed Ethnic Differences in Average Intelligence Within Western Societies

question 38

Multiple Choice

The observed ethnic differences in average intelligence within Western societies best illustrate the importance of which of the following factors?

• A) genetic
• B) cultural
• C) cognitive
• D) evolutionary

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