Which one of the following statements about eugenics is UNTRUE?
A) It was founded by Charles Darwin.
B) It is a dubious method for improving the human species through selective breeding.
C) It is based on the assumption that human traits are much less influenced by environment than genes.
D) It contributed to the Immigration Act of 1924.
E) It was used to justify the passage of sterilization laws.

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Eugenics was not founded by Charles Darwin. While some proponents of eugenics may have drawn inspiration from Darwin's theory of evolution, the idea of eugenics as a formal discipline came about in the late 19th century through the work of Francis Galton.

Which One of the Following Statements About Eugenics Is UNTRUE