Which Statement About Group Differences in Intelligence Test Scores Is

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about group differences in intelligence test scores is NOT supported by research?

• A) Females tend to slightly but consistently outperform men in tests of verbal abilities including reading and writing.
• B) Males tend to slightly but consistently outperform women in tests of math and tasks involving visual or spatial ability.
• C) In terms of general intelligence, there is no difference between men and women in average overall IQ.
• D) African Americans tend to score lower than White Americans on intelligence tests due to genetics rather than environment.

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