The Concept of Heritability of IQ ____ Be Used to Conclude

question 35

Multiple Choice

The concept of heritability of IQ ____ be used to conclude that cultural differences in an average IQ reflect genetic differences between cultural groups because ____.

• A) can; heritability estimates are based on both genetic and environmental factors
• B) cannot; heritability estimates can only be applied to the population in which the estimate was based
• C) cannot; even if heritability of intelligence is high, group differences could still be caused by environmental factors
• D) cannot; both answers "b" and "c" are correct

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