The Heritability Coefficient of Intelligence Is Estimated to Be Between

question 33

Multiple Choice

The heritability coefficient of intelligence is estimated to be between .5 and .7,which means that:

• A)between 50 and 70% of the contents of intelligence is caused by genetic factors.
• B)children inherit between 50 and 70% of their intelligence from one parent.
• C)in any given person,up to half of his or her intelligence is caused by environmental factors.
• D)in a large group of people,between 50 and 70% of the variability in intelligence scores would be due to genetic factors.