A Major Problem with Genetic Explanations of Racial Differences in IQ

question 162

Multiple Choice

A major problem with genetic explanations of racial differences in IQ is that:

• A) while intelligence differs between groups, it does not differ within groups.
• B) heritability estimates used in supporting genetic explanations of group differences are based mainly on white samples.
• C) the studies supporting a genetic explanation typically use black and white children from comparable socioeconomic groups.
• D) genetic explanations are based on linkage studies.

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Definitions:

Genetic Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can result in variations in physical appearance, function, or behavior.

Artificial Selection

The human practice of breeding plants or animals for desired traits.

Environmental Change

Alterations in the environment, often caused by human activities and natural ecological processes, affecting ecosystems, weather patterns, and species distributions.

Mass Depletion

Reduction in the abundance of a resource or material over time due to excessive use or exploitation.