Destiny is an average African American child raised in an African American environment. Joy is also an average African American child, but she was adopted into a middle-class white home as an infant. Destiny's IQ is probably around __________, whereas Joy's IQ is most likely about __________.
A) 85; 85
B) 85; 110
C) 110; 110
D) 100; 110

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The difference in IQ scores between Destiny and Joy is likely attributed to the environmental factors and opportunities provided by the middle-class white home in which Joy was raised. Research suggests that socioeconomic status and access to resources can significantly impact cognitive development and IQ scores.

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