What was the major thesis of the book The Bell Curve by Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray?
A) It demonstrated the success of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in raising the standards of African Americans.
B) Using charts, tables, and other data, it "proved" that blacks scored less than whites on IQ tests.
C) It advocated awarding points to minorities to gain admission to law schools and other graduate programs.
D) It established a minimum family income for all Americans based on the Poverty Index.

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The major thesis of the book The Bell Curve was that intelligence, as measured by IQ tests, is a significant factor in determining social and economic outcomes, and that there are differences in the average intelligence of different racial and ethnic groups. The book argued that these differences were largely due to genetics, rather than environmental or social factors, and that they had important implications for public policy. The book was widely criticized for its methodology and conclusions, particularly for its arguments about race and intelligence.

What Was the Major Thesis of the Book the Bell