Describe some of the factors that may account for differences between the IQ scores between Blacks and Whites

What will be an ideal response?


These differences may be due to genetics (Jensen's view), whereas others claim it has more to do with upbringing and environment. In terms of the environment, poverty, schooling, poor prenatal health, nutrition, access to books and computers, parental time and education, self-fulfilling prophecies, school quality, test bias, training, and who is doing the testing may all impact scores.

Psychology

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A. Only exists in large companies B. Is a type of informal communication C. Is always one-way communication

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A. create a way for seniors to pay for housing expenses. B. provide a supplement to savings and other means of financial support. C. provide the primary source of income for those over age 65. D. create an investment opportunity.

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