In 1994, Hernstein and Murray published a controversial book called The Bell Curve. Why was this book so controversial?
a. The authors questioned the effectiveness of Head Start programs for disadvantaged youth.
b. The authors recommended an overhaul of affirmative action policies.
c. The authors argued that intelligence is the most important predictor of many positive and negative outcomes.
d. all of the above
Question 2
By the 1960s, many individuals and groups were criticizing intelligence tests for what reason?
a. They believed the tests were too easy, and were producing inflated scores.
b. They believed that measuring intelligence was not a worthwhile pursuit.
c. They believed that some test items were unfair and discriminated against certain groups.
d. They believe that the tests were measuring talent, rather than intelligence per se.
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