Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?
A) Studies that used actual blood group testing found no significant correlations between ethnic ancestry and IQ scores.
B) No matter the ethnic group, the poor are genetically incapable of rising out of poverty.
C) European Americans do better on IQ tests written by European Americans, and African Americans do better on IQ tests devised by African Americans.
D) As a group, African Americans are more likely than European Americans to live in environments that are physically, educationally, and intellectually impoverished.

Question

Which of the following would NOT be a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?​
A) Studies that used actual blood group testing found no significant correlations between ethnic ancestry and IQ scores.
B) ​No matter the ethnic group, the poor are genetically incapable of rising out of poverty.
C) ​European Americans do better on IQ tests written by European Americans, and African Americans do better on IQ tests devised by African Americans.
D) ​As a group, African Americans are more likely than European Americans to live in environments that are physically, educationally, and intellectually impoverished.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Option B does not directly address the claim that African Americans score lower in IQ tests due to genetics. It discusses the inability of the poor, regardless of their ethnicity, to rise out of poverty due to genetic factors. The other options provide counterarguments to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ tests due to genetics.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Counterargument to the Claim