Which of the Following Is One of the Conclusions of the Study

question 318

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the conclusions of the study conducted by Scarr and Weinberg regarding the IQ difference between white and black children?

• A) Genetics governed IQ differences, but not significantly.
• B) An enriched environment can have a positive impact on both IQ and achievement test scores.
• C) The effects of environment became irreversible at about eight years old.
• D) The IQ differences reported by Arthur Jensen were the result of unfair and poorly administered intelligence tests.

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Definitions:

Ceteris Paribus Error

A mistake in economic reasoning where other relevant factors or variables are assumed to remain constant when they do not.

Causality

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event is understood to be the direct consequence of another.

Memory Loss

The unusual forgetfulness or inability to remember past events and information, often a symptom of neurological conditions.

Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc

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