Which of the Following Statements Is the MOST Debatable

question 237

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the MOST debatable?

• A) Intelligence is at least somewhat genetic in origin.
• B) Genetic factors are strongly implicated as the cause of ethnic differences in intelligence.
• C) The average IQ in the lowest social classes is about 15 points lower than the average IQ in the highest social classes.
• D) The average IQ for some minority groups in the United States is about 10 to 15 points lower than the average for whites.

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Definitions:

Contract with America

A legislative agenda advocated by the U.S. Republican Party during the 1994 congressional election campaign, which promised reforms and a more efficient government.

1994

A year notable for several global and regional events, including the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the genocide in Rwanda, and the election of Nelson Mandela as South Africa's president.

Demographic Changes

Alterations in the composition of a population over time, including factors such as age, race, employment, urbanization, and birth and death rates.

Rapid

Describes something happening in a fast or speedy manner, often quicker than expected.