As Adopted Children Grow into Adulthood, the Correlation Between Their

question 139

True/False

As adopted children grow into adulthood, the correlation between their IQ scores and those of their biologically unrelated family members diminishes to zero.

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Definitions:

Eustachian Tube

A narrow tube that connects the middle ear to the throat, helping to maintain equal air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Otitis Media

An infection or inflammation of the middle ear, often resulting in ear pain, fever, and hearing problems.

Muffled Speech

Speech that is difficult to understand due to distortion or low volume, often a symptom of a medical condition or obstruction.

Cholesteatoma

An abnormal, noncancerous skin growth that can develop in the middle section of the ear, behind the eardrum, often leading to hearing loss.