If a Child Was Adopted as an Infant and Never

question 41

Multiple Choice

If a child was adopted as an infant and never had contact with her or his biological parents, the child would likely develop an IQ that __________

• A) more closely resembled the adoptive parents' IQ.
• B) more closely resembled the IQ of the biological siblings in the adoptive family.
• C) more closely resembled the biological parents' IQ.
• D) falls somewhere between that of the biological and adoptive parents.

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Definitions:

Amortization

The process of spreading out the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.

Discount on Bonds Payable

The amount by which a bond's selling price is less than its face value or principal amount, typically reflecting market interest rates higher than the bond's coupon rate.

Issued at Face Value

A term indicating that a financial instrument, such as a bond, is sold for its original cost, not at a premium or discount.

Equipment

Tangible property used in operations, such as machinery and office equipment, which is not intended for sale.