The Book the Bell Curve Argues That the Average 15-Point

question 13

Multiple Choice

The book The Bell Curve argues that the average 15-point difference between Caucasian Americans' and African Americans' IQ is primarily due to

• A)high rates of poverty among African Americans.
• B)the environment.
• C)heredity.
• D)lower employment among African Americans.

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