Identify a True Statement About Environmental Influences on Intelligence

question 94

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about environmental influences on intelligence.

• A)Intelligence quotient scores are independent of the styles of parenting.
• B)Studies support the view that children's early environment is linked to academic achievement.
• C)Children of parents who encourage dependence and are verbally unresponsive obtain higher intelligence quotient scores.
• D)The home environment is a predictor of scores on intelligence quotient tests only among children over nine years old.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Learning

A style of learning that focuses on understanding, reasoning, problem-solving, and applying information rather than just memorizing facts.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, innate reaction to a stimulus that occurs naturally without any prior learning or conditioning.

Fourth Of July

A federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, celebrated with fireworks, parades, and barbecues.