Why is it that in the United States, African American children score lower overall than whites
on IQ tests?
a. They are genetically inferior given their slave heritage.
b. More African Americans live in poverty, are low birth weight babies, and at greater risk for lead
poisoning.
c. All IQ tests administered currently are culturally biased towards African Americans.
d. They have a history of low intelligence.
b .More African Americans live in poverty, are low birth weight babies, and at greater risk
for lead poisoning.
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