In terms of the relationship between heredity and race, all of the following have been found EXCEPT for which one?
a. Nature and nurture play a part in IQ.
b. Race is strongly driven by social circumstances.
c. IQ is strongly related to genetics and is responsible for IQ gaps between races.
d. Heredity is not an adequate explanation for IQ differences.
Answer: c. IQ is strongly related to genetics and is responsible for IQ gaps between races.
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a. true b. false
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