Research on the Effect of Social Class on IQ Has

question 63

Multiple Choice

Research on the effect of social class on IQ has shown

• A) a cumulative deficit; social class differences widen with age.
• B) a social class effect on infant scales only.
• C) no difference in IQ based on social class.
• D) a decreasing effect of social class after the grade school years.
• E) no specific social class effects.

---

Definitions:

Ethnic Society

A group of people who share common cultural, linguistic, or ancestral ties.

Organic Society

Refers to a concept in sociology where society functions like a living organism with interdependent parts working together, typically applied to complex, industrialized societies.

Ethnicity

A social construct that categorizes people based on common cultural, ancestral, language, or national experiences.

Cultural Ideas

Concepts, beliefs, or values shared among members of a society or group that shape their practices, behaviors, and interactions.