Which of the Following Statements Regarding Differences in IQ Is

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding differences in IQ is NOT supported by research findings?

• A)Group differences in average IQ can be influenced by environmental factors, even if the heritability of intelligence is high.
• B)The average difference in IQ between minority groups and Caucasians is largely a function of genetic factors.
• C)Children from the lowest social classes score lower on IQ tests than do children from the highest social classes.
• D)The average IQ for many of the larger minority groups in the United States is lower than it is for Caucasians.

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