Describe Some of the Factors That May Account for Differences

question 69

Essay

Describe some of the factors that may account for differences between the IQ scores between Black and White people.

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Definitions:

Matrilineal Descent

A lineage system where ancestral descent is traced through the mother's line rather than the father's.

Descent Group

A descent group is a social group whose members talk about common ancestry through either matrilineal or patrilineal lines, serving as a fundamental unit in the organization of societies.

Matrilineal Descent

A system of lineage in which the family lineage is traced through the mother's line.

Mother's Brother

In many cultures, the mother's brother holds a special status or role, often distinct from that of the father, reflecting particular kinship systems or social norms.