If you had read The Bell Curve and found that you disagreed with the authors' contentions about intelligence, you most likely believe that ____.
A) males and females have very different intellectual abilities
B) intelligence is greatly influenced by environmental forces
C) social programs to aid in the development of underprivileged children are a waste of time
D) racial differences in IQ are explained by genetic differences between the races

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The Bell Curve argues for the idea that intelligence is largely determined by genetic factors, rather than environmental factors. Disagreeing with this contention suggests that the individual believes the opposite - that intelligence is greatly influenced by environmental forces. Options A, C, and D are not necessarily connected to disagreement with The Bell Curve's argument about intelligence and are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

If You Had Read the Bell Curve and Found That