Many Researchers Believe That Intelligence Is Related to Neural Efficiency

question 144

Multiple Choice

Many researchers believe that intelligence is related to neural efficiency. Which of the following does NOT provide support for this suggestion?

• A)There are modest relations between speed of neural response and intelligence test scores.
• B)High scorers on intelligence tests use less glucose when solving problems.
• C)Brain plasticity may be related to crystallized intelligence.
• D)Intelligence is related to speed of processing.
• E)Glucose consumption increases in people who score high on intelligence tests.

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Definitions:

Recessive

A term used to describe a gene that expresses its trait only when paired with an identical gene.

X-linked Recessive

A mode of inheritance where a recessive gene on the X chromosome causes a condition or trait to be expressed primarily in males.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, the X chromosome plays a crucial role in determining genetic traits and can be found in both males (XY) and females (XX).

Autosomal

Relating to any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; autosomes are numbered from 1 to 22 in humans.