Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Support the Notion

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT support the notion that the environment influences intelligence?

• A) IQs are more similar among brothers who are close in age than brothers who are very different in age.
• B) IQs are more similar among monozygotic twins than among dizygotic twins.
• C) IQs are lower overall among children who come from impoverished environments.
• D) Changing the environment can lead to an improvement in IQ score.

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Definitions:

Early Attachment

The emotional bond that develops between a child and a caregiver in the early years of life, crucial for the child's social and emotional development.

Artificial Mothers

A concept or device designed to simulate the care-giving behaviors of a mother, often used in animal behavior studies.

Adequate Nourishment

The provision of essential nutrients in the right amounts required by the body for growth, health, and good condition.

Body Contact

Physical interaction between individuals, ranging from touching to more intimate forms of contact, which can convey different meanings and emotions.