Cross-cultural research has found that members of stigmatized groups in many different societies tend to score _____ on intelligence tests than members of dominant social groups, even if the stigmatized group members are of the same race as the dominant group.
A)about the same
B)10 to 15 points higher
C)10 to 15 points lower
D)25 to 30 points lower

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Cross-cultural research has consistently found that members of stigmatized groups score lower (about 10 to 15 points) on intelligence tests than members of dominant social groups, even if they are of the same race as the dominant group. This phenomenon is known as the "achievement gap" or "cultural deficit hypothesis."

Cross-Cultural Research Has Found That Members of Stigmatized Groups in Many