Regarding intelligence and success,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Accountants, lawyers, and engineers usually average about 125 in IQ, while miners and farm workers usually averaging an IQ of 90.
B) IQ is not a good predictor of success in art, music, writing, dramatics, science, and leadership.
C) A range of IQ scores can be found in all occupations with many people of high intelligence, because of choice or circumstance, having "low-ranking" jobs.
D) The correlation between IQ and school grades is at least .85 with grades depending almost solely on IQ.

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The statement that "grades depend almost solely on IQ" is false. While there is a correlation between IQ and grades, grades also depend on factors such as motivation, study habits, and test-taking skills.

Regarding Intelligence and Success,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE