Ethnic Group Differences in IQ Scores Can Be Due to _____

question 53

Multiple Choice

Ethnic group differences in IQ scores can be due to _____.

• A) negative stereotypes about minorities
• B) socioeconomic differences
• C) cultural biases in IQ tests
• D) all of these options

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Definitions:

Nature

The inherent characteristics and qualities of a person or thing, or the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features of the earth.

Nurture

The process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something, often highlighting the influence of environment and upbringing.

Independent Variable

The factor in a study that is deliberately altered or varied to determine its impact on the outcome variable.

Preliterate Cultures

describes societies that do not employ written language and often rely on oral tradition for the transmission of culture, history, and knowledge.