Which of the Following Observations Provides the Best Evidence That

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations provides the best evidence that intelligence test scores are influenced by heredity?

• A)Japanese children have higher average intelligence scores than do American children.
• B)Fraternal twins are more similar in their intelligence scores than are ordinary siblings.
• C)The intelligence scores of children are positively correlated with the intelligence scores of their parents.
• D)Identical twins reared separately are more similar in their intelligence scores than fraternal twins reared together.

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Definitions:

Lowest Risk

A term used to describe the situation or option that has the minimal chance of causing harm or negative outcomes.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as both a result of genetic and biological predispositions and life stressors.

Asthmatic Reactions

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Genetic Vulnerability

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