Why Is the Research of Herrnstein and Murray (1994) and Rushton

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why is the research of Herrnstein and Murray (1994) and Rushton and Jensen (2005) controversial?

• A) The research has found no practical use for IQ tests.
• B) The research suggests that racial differences on IQ scores are determined by heredity.
• C) The research does not support any predictive validity of IQ tests.
• D) The research questions whether current conceptions of IQ are adequate.

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