Which statement concerning ethnicity and intelligence is most accurate?
A)The recent discovery of a "smart gene" has led most to believe that intelligence has a strong genetic component.
B)Even if ethnic groups differ significantly in intelligence, the difference could be the result of environmental factors.
C)Being economically disadvantaged is related to ethnicity but not to intelligence.
D)If intelligence differences within an ethnic group are due to genetics, then intelligence differences between the group and other ethnic groups must be due to genetics.

Question

Which statement concerning ethnicity and intelligence is most accurate?
A)​The recent discovery of a "smart gene" has led most to believe that intelligence has a strong genetic component.
B)Even if ethnic groups differ significantly in intelligence, the difference could be the result of environmental factors. ​
C)Being economically disadvantaged is related to ethnicity but not to intelligence. ​
D)If intelligence differences within an ethnic group are due to genetics, then intelligence differences between the group and other ethnic groups must be due to genetics. ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There is no conclusive evidence of a "smart gene" and it is widely accepted that intelligence is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. It is also not accurate to say that being economically disadvantaged is related to ethnicity but not to intelligence. However, research suggests that differences in intelligence between ethnic groups could be influenced by environmental factors such as access to education and socio-economic status. Therefore, option B is the most accurate statement.

Which Statement Concerning Ethnicity and Intelligence Is Most Accurate