Most researchers who study the role of race and IQ testing have concluded that
A) there are strong genetically based differences between ethnic and racial groups in the area of IQ test performance.
B) although differences between ethnic and racial groups on standardized IQ tests may be demonstrated, the more likely factor in this difference is environmental.
C) the issue should not be studied because of its disruptive nature to society.
D) IQ tests are so strongly biased against certain racial groups because of the political pressure that exists to create such biased tests.
E) none of these

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The most commonly accepted view among researchers is that although there may be some differences in IQ test performance between different ethnic and racial groups, these are more likely to be due to environmental factors rather than genetics. The idea that IQ tests are strongly biased against certain groups is also a subject of discussion among researchers, but the majority do not support the idea that political pressure is responsible for such biases. The notion that the issue should not be studied does not align with the principles of scientific inquiry.

Most Researchers Who Study the Role of Race and IQ