Which of the Following Findings Support the Position Herrnstein and Murray

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings support the position Herrnstein and Murray outlined in The Bell Curve?

• A) Middle- and upper-SES blacks score the same as middle- and upper-SES whites
• B) The black-white IQ gap remains,even when socioeconomic status is controlled.
• C) Lower-SES blacks score higher on average than lower-SES whites
• D) Whites score 35 points higher than blacks on traditional IQ tests even when socioeconomic status (SES)is taken into account.

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Definitions:

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into pre-existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.

Accommodation

The process of adapting or adjusting one's cognitive structures to incorporate new information from the environment.

Cognitive Development Theory

A theory that describes how thinking and reasoning develop through various stages over the course of a person's life.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, allowing an individual to understand complex experiences and information.