Large, Environmentally Induced Gains in IQ Present a Major Challenge

question 116

Multiple Choice

Large, environmentally induced gains in IQ present a major challenge to the assumption that

• A) gender variations in IQ are genetic.
• B) societal contributions to IQ are unimportant.
• C) ethnic variations in IQ are genetic.
• D) IQ is a valid measure of school learning potential.

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Definitions:

Favorable Variance

The difference between actual results and expected (budgeted) results that indicates more efficient or cost-effective performance.

Actual Cost

The actual expenses incurred in acquiring an asset or delivering a service, including all relevant expenditures without estimation.

Budgeted Cost

The estimated or planned amount of money allocated for a particular purpose or period of time.

Direct Materials Cost Variance

A measure that evaluates the difference between the actual costs of direct materials used in production and the standard costs.