The Nurture View of Individual Differences in Intelligence

question 58

Multiple Choice

The nurture view of individual differences in intelligence

• A) emphasizes the role of genetic factors.
• B) emphasizes the role of experiential factors.
• C) was the view held by Sir Francis Galton.
• D) has been largely discredited by contemporary research.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of thinking in how we feel and what we do; it treats problems by modifying dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors.

Polypharmacy

Taking multiple medications concurrently, often practised by older adults.

Drug Tolerance

A phenomenon occurring when a person's reaction to a drug decreases with repeated use, leading to the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.

Non-Pharmacological Treatments

Therapeutic approaches that do not involve medication, including psychological therapy, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and other alternative treatments.