The Finding That Siblings Reared Together Are More Similar in Intelligence

question 47

Multiple Choice

The finding that siblings reared together are more similar in intelligence than half-siblings (individuals who share one parent) reared together is evidence for the:

• A)importance of genetic factors.
• B)importance of environmental factors.
• C)interplay between genes and environment.
• D)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Earnings Retention Ratio

The proportion of net earnings not paid out as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business, or to pay debt.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The percentage of net income a firm pays to its shareholders as dividends.

P/E Ratios

The Price-to-Earnings Ratio, a valuation metric comparing a company's current share price to its per-share earnings.

Inflation

The speed at which the overall price level of goods and services increases, diminishing the buying power.