The concept of heritability of IQ ____ be used to conclude that cultural differences in an average IQ reflect genetic differences between cultural groups because ____.
A) can; heritability estimates are based on both genetic and environmental factors
B) cannot; heritability estimates can only be applied to the population in which the estimate was based
C) cannot; even if heritability of intelligence is high, group differences could still be caused by environmental factors
D) cannot; both answers "b" and "c" are correct

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heritability estimates are specific to the population studied and do not account for environmental influences, so they cannot be used to conclude genetic differences between cultural groups.

The Concept of Heritability of IQ ____ Be Used to Conclude