Due to environmental factors and the make-up of the test items, African American children presently score _____ on standardized IQ tests than do European American children.
A)an average of 15 points higher
B)an average of 15 points lower
C)an average of 25 points lower
D)no different

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Research has shown that African American children score an average of 15 points lower on standardized IQ tests than European American children. This is believed to be due to a combination of environmental factors (such as poverty, discrimination, and limited access to education) and the test items themselves, which may be culturally biased towards European American experiences and knowledge.

Due to Environmental Factors and the Make-Up of the Test