Which Example Lends the Strongest Support to an Environmental Explanation

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which example lends the strongest support to an environmental explanation of intelligence?

• A) Bright children take better advantage of their environmental resources.
• B) Siblings raised in different homes have IQs of 100 to 120.
• C) Children with intellectual disabilities who are moved from institutions into adoptive homes have an average gain of 30 IQ points.
• D) Minority groups in the United States have a mean IQ that is 15 points below the mean of the majority.

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Definitions:

Individuation

A process described in analytical psychology where an individual becomes distinct from others and develops their own personality, often involving integration of unconscious elements with conscious awareness.

Personality

represents the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.

Harmony

A state of agreement, consistency, or congruence within oneself or among individuals/groups, often aiming for peaceful relations.

Western Culture

Refers to the social norms, values, traditions, and artifacts originating from countries in the Western part of the world, particularly Europe and North America.