Critics Argue That Heritability Explanations for Ethnic Differences in IQ

question 77

Multiple Choice

Critics argue that heritability explanations for ethnic differences in IQ have a variety of flaws and weakness; these weaknesses do NOT include

• A) between-groups comparisons are more likely to be the result of environmental influences.
• B) within-groups comparisons are more likely to be the result of environmental influences.
• C) the concept of race is more of a social concept then a biological one.
• D) the differences in IQ scores for ethnic groups is more likely to be attributed to socioeconomic differences.

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Definitions:

Ethmoid

A sponge-like bone located at the roof of the nose and forming part of the nasal septum and the nasal cavities' walls.

Maxillary

Pertaining to the maxilla, the upper jawbone in vertebrates, which forms part of the structure of the mouth and face.

Paranasal Sinuses

Air-filled spaces within the bones around the nose, which help humidify and filter the air we breathe.

Maxillary

Refers to the upper jawbone in vertebrates, which forms part of the skull.