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* Hereditarian position: Part of the gap reflects genetic differences; supported by twin/adoption studies and polygenic score work, though the latter is still Euro-centric [1] [8] [13]. | * Hereditarian position: Part of the gap reflects genetic differences; supported by twin/adoption studies and polygenic score work, though the latter is still Euro-centric [1] [8] [13]. | ||
* Environmental position: Gaps stem from socio-economic factors, test bias, and historical inequality [6]. | * Environmental position: Gaps stem from socio-economic factors, test bias, and historical inequality [6]. | ||
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* 1969 Jensen’s “How much can we boost IQ?” sparks debate. | * 1969 Jensen’s “How much can we boost IQ?” sparks debate. | ||
* 1994 “The Bell Curve” popularises hereditarian view. | * 1994 “The Bell Curve” popularises hereditarian view. | ||