Recent Research on IQ and Crime Suggests That Low IQ

question 30

Multiple Choice

Recent research on IQ and crime suggests that low IQ increases the likelihood of criminal behavior through its effect on:

• A) socioeconomic status.
• B) job skills and employment.
• C) school performance.
• D) parenting skills.

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