Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Heritability

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to the heritability of intelligence?

• A) Monozygotic twins have nearly identical IQ scores, indicating the vast majority of variation in intelligence is genetic.
• B) Heritability estimates for intelligence are generally greater for adults than for children.
• C) Studies indicate that the heritability of intelligence is very low.
• D) Regardless of age, heritability estimates for intelligence range from 0.50 to 0.70.

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Definitions:

Information-Processing

The manner in which individuals perceive, analyze, manipulate, and store information.

Computer

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Schemes

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