Which of the Following Statements About the Heritability of Intelligence

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the heritability of intelligence is LEAST consistent with the research evidence? ​

• A)Intelligence is partly inherited.
• B)Intelligence is correlated with brain volume.
• C)Specific genes account for most intelligent behavior.
• D)Heritability ratios can fluctuate over the life span.

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Definitions:

Motivated Behavior

Actions that are initiated or influenced by desires and needs, driving individuals towards certain goals.

Stomach Contractions

Involuntary movements of the stomach muscles that mix and propel contents through the digestive system, often associated with hunger.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus associated with satiety, feeding behavior, and regulation of metabolism.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby governing fat storage in the body.