The Average Difference in Intellectual Aptitude Scores of White and Black

question 3

Multiple Choice

The average difference in intellectual aptitude scores of White and Black college graduates has been observed to be greatest when these individuals were

• A) eighth graders.
• B) high school juniors.
• C) college sophomores.
• D) college seniors.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Culture

The aspect of culture that involves the use of symbols, including language, to convey meaning, objects, and ideas.

Values

Core beliefs or standards that guide behavior and judgment.

Norms

Established standards of behavior maintained by a society or group that guide the actions of its members.

Cultural Imperialism

The dominance of one culture over another, historically often through colonization, which imposes its values, practices, and way of life onto another culture.