Question
Research on racial and ethnic differences in intelligence indicates that
A) desegregation has actually decreased the academic achievement of black American
children.
B) the average mathematics achievement test scores of Asian children are notably higher
than those of North American children.
C) among American Blacks, those with African ancestry receive the highest intelligence
test scores.
D) the Black-White difference in SAT scores has increased since 1979.
E) the average vocabulary achievement test scores of North American and Asian children
are about the same.
Answer:
B) the average mathematics achievement test scores of Asian children are notably higher
than those of North American children.
Explanation:
The research conducted showed Asian children have higher IQs than North American children- a subject of debate. The link between race and intelligence has been debated widely since the inception of IQ testing in the early 20th century. The debate lingers over the difference in IQ test scores and whether it could be objectively linked to a particular cause such as race. There is also the apparent need to be clear on what exactly race and intelligence means.
