Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Reflects the Text's

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the text's position regarding the relative contribution of genes and environment in determining intelligence?

• A) Except in cases of a neglectful early environment, each individual's basic intelligence is largely the product of heredity.
• B) Except in those with genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, intelligence results primarily from environmental experiences.
• C) Both genes and life experiences significantly influence performance on intelligence tests.
• D) Because intelligence tests have such low predictive validity, the question cannot be addressed until psychologists agree on a more valid test of intelligence.

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Definitions:

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system; also known as neurons.

Supercell Clusters

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Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing auditory information as well as in memory, speech, and emotional responses.

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual information, located in the back of the brain.