The Bell Curve by Richard J

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Bell Curve by Richard J.Herrnstein and Charles Murray generated an enormous amount of controversy because it suggested that racial differences in IQ scores were due to genetically driven differences in intelligence.They argued that "both genes and the environment have something to do with racial differences." For those who disagreed,this seemed like a familiar argument because

• A) racism usually is reducible to a group's cultural characteristics.
• B) this is the same argument that was made by the founding fathers to justify the treatment of Native Americans and Africans.
• C) it leaves education policy at the center of a racial controversy.
• D) racist beliefs are often rooted in the assumption that differences between groups are genetic.

Understand the characteristics and progression of neurocognitive disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.

Recognize the role of genetics, and environment in the development of neurocognitive disorders.

Identify the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of various neurocognitive and psychotic disorders.

Describe approaches to the treatment and management of neurocognitive disorders.

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