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Why is the research of Herrnstein and Murray (1994) and Rushton and Jensen (2005) controversial?
 
  a. The research has found no practical use for IQ tests.
 b. The research suggests that racial differences on IQ scores are determined by heredity.
  c. The research does not support any predictive validity of IQ tests.
 d. The research questions whether current conceptions of IQ are adequate.

Question 2

Teachers in a school are interested in finding a psychological test that predicts future achievement. Which statement best reflects what is known about the existence of such a test?
 
  a. Few psychologists believe that there is a test that can do what the teachers want.
 b. Projective tests do a good job of predicting achievement; IQ tests predict social competence.
  c. There is debate about whether IQ tests can predict achievement.
 d. There is no doubt that IQ tests can predict achievement.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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