In the First Half of the 20th Century,a Strong Current

question 281

Multiple Choice

In the first half of the 20th century,a strong current of racial and class prejudice supported the idea that IQ tests measured innate ability and that "undesirable" groups scored poorly because of their genetic inferiority.This development best reflects which of the following themes of your textbook?

• A) Psychology is empirical.
• B) Psychology is theoretically diverse.
• C) Psychology evolves in a sociocultural context.
• D) Behavior is determined by multiple causes.

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Definitions:

Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation showing the distribution of income or wealth within a society, indicating inequality.

Income Inequality

The uneven distribution of income within a population, often measured by various statistical means.

Empirical Data

Information obtained through observation or experimentation that provides evidence or insight into a phenomenon.

Degree Of Inequality

A measurement reflecting the uneven distribution of income, wealth, or resources among participants in a given economy or society.