Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That African-American

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that African-American children have historically scored an average of 15 points lower than European-American children?

• A) ​genetic heritage of each group
• B) ​unequal education
• C) ​African Americans, as a group, more likely to be impoverished
• D) ​the assumptions, biases, and content of standard IQ tests

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