Regarding the Effects of Nature and Nurture in Intelligence, Which

question 69

Multiple Choice

Regarding the effects of nature and nurture in intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Heritability estimates of intelligence range from 50 to 75 percent.
• B)Home environments emphasizing verbal interaction and reading can influence children's intellectual development.
• C)Twin and adoptee studies provide strong evidence for the influence of genetics on intelligence.
• D)Genetic and environmental factors interact in complex ways in shaping intelligence.
• E)Heredity influences intelligence in infancy and childhood, but not during adolescence and adulthood.

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