Craniometry Was Once Used as a Basis for Determining the Superiority

question 49

Multiple Choice

Craniometry was once used as a basis for determining the superiority of certain groups. What did craniometrists study?

• A) The relationship between skull characteristics and displays of positive behavior to determine which cultural groups are the most capable.
• B) The relationship between skull characteristics and intelligence
• C) The impact on human behavior of drilling holes in the skull to relieve pressure on the brain
• D) Variations within cultural groups on their head size to determine how to select capable leaders from within each group

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