What Would It Mean to Say That Intelligence Is a Polygenic

question 26

Multiple Choice

What would it mean to say that intelligence is a polygenic trait?

• A) This trait is determined by environmental influences and is not controlled by specific genes.
• B) This trait is determined purely by specific genes and cannot be modified by the external environment.
• C) This trait is the product of the interaction of many different genes, not the expression of a single gene.
• D) This trait is controlled by genes on the sex chromosome, and so differs significantly between males and females.

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Definitions:

Capital Gain Yield

The price appreciation component of a stock's total return, excluding dividends, expressed as a percentage of the initial price of the stock.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, as specified by the issuing company, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.

Coupon Rate

The yearly rate of interest that is paid on a bond, represented as a percentage of the bond's nominal value.

Decline In Yield

A decrease in the income return on an investment over a specified period of time, often related to bonds and other fixed-income securities.