If a trait such as intelligence is highly heritable within a group, then differences between groups must also be due mainly to heredity.

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This statement is a fallacy known as the "hereditarian fallacy." While heritability can explain differences within a group, it cannot be used to explain differences between groups. Environmental factors such as culture, education, and access to resources can also contribute to group differences.

If a Trait Such as Intelligence Is Highly Heritable Within