A persistent finding in the study of group differences in intelligence is that compared to Caucasians IQ scores, African American and African Canadians' scores are
A) 20 points lower on average.
B) 10-15 points lower on average.
C) 5 points lower overall.
D) the same.

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The persistent finding in studies of group differences in intelligence is that African American and African Canadians' IQ scores are, on average, 10-15 points lower than those of Caucasians. This is a complex and controversial topic, with explanations for the gap involving a mix of socioeconomic, educational, and environmental factors, rather than inherent racial differences in intelligence.

A Persistent Finding in the Study of Group Differences in Intelligence