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) The assumptions, biases, and content of standard IQ tests do not always allow meaningful comparisons between ethnic, cultural, or racial groups.
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.

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This counterargument is irrelevant to the claim about African Americans and IQ scores, as it addresses a different issue about poverty and genetics. The other options are all valid counterarguments to the claim about African Americans' genetic heritage and IQ scores.

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