Which of the following is NOT a counterargument to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their "genetic heritage"?
A)Although IQ predicts school performance, it does not predict later career success.
B)No matter the ethnic group, the poor are genetically incapable of rising out of poverty.
C)European Americans do better on IQ tests written by European Americans, and African Americans do better on IQ tests devised by African Americans.
D)Studies that used actual blood group testing found no significant correlations between ethnic ancestry and IQ scores.

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Option A, C, and D provide counterarguments to the claim that African Americans score below average in IQ because of their genetic heritage. However, Option B is not a counterargument as it is a separate statement that focuses on the ability of people in poverty to rise. It is irrelevant to the claim being presented.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Counterargument to the Claim