Research on heredity and socioeconomic status has found that heredity has ________.
A) no bearing on IQ in either impoverished families or affluent families
B) no bearing on IQ in affluent families, but has an impact on impoverished families
C) a strong bearing on IQ in both impoverished and affluent families
D) little or no bearing on IQ in impoverished families, but has an impact in affluent families

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Research has shown that heredity plays little or no role in IQ for impoverished families, as other factors such as environment and access to resources often have a greater impact. However, in affluent families where access to resources is not an issue, heredity may have a greater influence on IQ.

Research on Heredity and Socioeconomic Status Has Found That Heredity