Which One of the Following Statements Best Reflects Most Developmental

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best reflects most developmental theorists' current views about the relative impacts of heredity and environment on intellectual development?

• A)Heredity clearly has a greater influence.
• B)Environment clearly has a greater influence.
• C)Favorable environmental conditions are most important for children who are born with high genetic potential.
• D)Determining the relative effects of heredity versus environment may ultimately be impossible.

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The portion of a company's profit that is held or retained and saved for future use, investment, or to pay debt, rather than being distributed to shareholders as dividends.

After-tax Earnings

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