Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Heritability

question 110

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 .50 to .70.

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Definitions:

Frequency

Number of cycles a wave completes in a given time.

Delta

In general contexts, refers to the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ), but can indicate change in mathematical and scientific expressions.

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours, affecting various biological functions such as sleep-wake cycles.

Chronotypes

Chronotypes refer to the natural inclination of individuals towards being more active or alert at certain times of the day, affecting their sleep patterns and daily performance.