Which Finding Is the Best Evidence That Genetics Plays an Important

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which finding is the best evidence that genetics plays an important role in determining intelligence?

• A) Identical twins raised apart have more similar IQs than siblings raised together.
• B) Adopted children have IQs that are similar to their nonbiological siblings.
• C) Siblings raised together have more similar IQs than siblings raised apart.
• D) Identical twins raised together have more similar IQs than identical twins raised apart.

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Definitions:

Directed Remembering

Directed remembering involves consciously focusing one's effort to recall specific information or memories when prompted.

Goal-driven

Behavior or activity that is directed towards achieving specific objectives or outcomes.

Information Recall

The ability to retrieve and reproduce information from memory that was previously learned or experienced.

Analogical Inconsistency

Discrepancies or lack of uniformity in reasoning or outcomes when comparing two similar situations or analogies.