Which of the Following Statements Regarding Differences in IQ Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding differences in IQ is NOT supported by research findings?

• A) Group differences in average IQ can be influenced by environmental factors, even if the heritability of intelligence is high.
• B) The average difference in IQ between minority groups and whites is largely a function of genetic factors.
• C) Children from the lowest social classes score about 15 points lower on IQ tests than do children from the highest social classes.
• D) The average IQ for many of the larger minority groups in the United States is about 10 to 15 points lower than it is for whites.

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