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For example, adopted black children have higher IQs when raised by white parents, most of the difference between black and white kids goes away in that case. I
by blfr 11y ago
For example, adopted black children have higher IQs when raised by white parents, most of the difference between black and white kids goes away in that case.
I've only heard of the famous one[1] and the difference didn't go away. Upbringing had no significant influence.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Transracial_Adoption_Study https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Transracial_Adoption...
- brighteyes 11y agoA few more are listed at [1]. Of course, the data leaves plenty of room for interpretation, as none of these are truly controlled studies. But there is support for environment mattering quite a bit, even if it isn't conclusive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_and_intelligence#Adoption_studies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_and_intelligence#Adoption...