Which One of the Following Statements About Eugenics Is UNTRUE

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about eugenics is UNTRUE?

• A) It was founded by Charles Darwin.
• B) It is a dubious method for improving the human species through selective breeding.
• C) It is based on the assumption that human traits are much less influenced by environment than genes.
• D) It contributed to the Immigration Act of 1924.
• E) It was used to justify the passage of sterilization laws.

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Definitions:

Pitch

The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; perceived as a degree of highness or lowness of a tone.

Amplitude

The height or intensity of a wave signal, which in terms of sound, determines its loudness, and in light, influences its brightness.

Decibels

A unit of measurement that indicates the intensity of sound on a logarithmic scale, representing the ratio of a particular sound pressure to a reference level.

Overtones

Higher frequency sound waves that occur in addition to the fundamental tone, contributing to the richness and color of sounds.