Large, environmentally induced gains in IQ present a major challenge to the assumption that
A) gender variations in IQ are genetic.
B) societal contributions to IQ are unimportant.
C) ethnic variations in IQ are genetic.
D) IQ is a valid measure of school learning potential.

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The statement is referring to the fact that environmental factors, rather than genetics, can have a significant impact on IQ. Therefore, the assumption that ethnic variations in IQ are solely determined by genetics is challenged.

Large, Environmentally Induced Gains in IQ Present a Major Challenge