A Persistent Finding in the Study of Group Differences in Intelligence

question 155

Multiple Choice

A persistent finding in the study of group differences in intelligence is that compared to Caucasian Americans' IQ scores, African Americans' scores are:

• A)25 points lower on average
• B)20 points lower on average
• C)15 points lower overall
• D)5 points lower on average

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