Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding the Genetic Component of Intelligence

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding the genetic component of intelligence?

• A) There is one major gene that contributes to intelligence.
• B) There are a small number of mastery genes that contribute to intelligence.
• C) There are many different genes that contribute to and interact to contribute to intelligence.
• D) There is no genetic component related to intelligence.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Disorders affecting the mind and behavior, encompassing a wide range of issues including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia.

Early Stages

Initial phases or periods in a process, development, or condition, often characterized by the preliminary set of symptoms or signs.

Psychodynamic Model

A theory of psychology that emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces underlying human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experiences.

Unconscious Internal Processes

Mental activities beneath the conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.