DrAllman Is an Academic Advisor at a Major University

question 41

Multiple Choice

Dr.Allman is an academic advisor at a major university.Right now,she is meeting Sori,an Asian American student.Dr.Allman knows the mean score of Asian Americans on IQ tests is rather high.According to the text,what can Dr.Allman reasonably conclude about Sori?

• A) She will be at the top in many of her classes.
• B) She will be promoted more quickly when she gets a job.
• C) She will major in either engineering or computer science.
• D) Nothing can be concluded.

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