The Bell Curve Was a Book Published in 1994 That

question 12

Multiple Choice

The Bell Curve was a book published in 1994 that supported the theory of _____ deficiency, a form of deficiency theory, by claiming that Blacks are innately inferior to Whites.

• A) biological
• B) cultural
• C) personal
• D) intellectual

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Definitions:

Altruism

Prosocial behavior that is done with no expectation of reward and may involve the risk of harm to oneself.

Obedience

Changing one’s behavior at the command of an authority figure.

Judging Line Sizes

A cognitive task that involves comparing the lengths of lines or other geometric figures, often used in psychological experiments.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist known for his research on conformity, demonstrating how social pressure can prompt individuals to conform to incorrect answers.