Which Statement Corresponds Most Closely to Arthur Jensen's Position on Ethnic

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement corresponds most closely to Arthur Jensen's position on ethnic differences in average IQ scores

• A) IQ differences reflect differences in various cultures' focus on education and testing. 
• B) IQ differences reflect the inherent bias in IQ tests toward different ethnic groups. 
• C) IQ differences are a function of relative nutritional levels for different ethnic groups, particularly the amount of protein in one's diet. 
• D) IQ differences are a function of the relative nature of the gene pool for different ethnic groups.

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

A cognitive bias wherein people falsely perceive an association between two events or situations.

Heuristic Overbias

The tendency to over-rely on heuristic approaches when making decisions, often at the expense of more accurate or rational methods.

Self-serving Attribution

A common bias where individuals attribute their successes to internal or personal factors and their failures to external or situational factors.

Physical Appearance

The outward look or aspects of objects or persons, including bodily shape, features, and attributes.