IQ test performance differences between racial groups have decreased over time
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Race and intelligence
IQ test performance differences between racial groups have decreased over time
Genetics are not the primary factor in explaining differences in IQ test performance between racial groups. Environmental influences are more significant in shaping these outcomes.
Example
In the early 20th century, IQ test scores showed significant differences between racial groups in the United States. However, as time passed, these differences have steadily decreased, indicating the influence of environmental factors.
Understanding the decreasing trend in IQ test score differences between racial groups helps debunk pseudoscientific claims of inherent racial differences in intelligence.
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