Which One of the Following Findings Is the Best Evidence

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following findings is the best evidence that genetics plays an important role in determining intelligence?

• A) Identical twins raised apart have more similar IQs than fraternal twins raised together.
• B) Fraternal twins raised together have more similar IQs than nontwin siblings raised together.
• C) Children have IQs that are more similar to the IQs of their siblings than to the IQs of their parents.
• D) Children adopted from different biological parents but raised by the same adoptive parents have fairly similar IQs as young children.

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Definitions:

Intellectual Attainments

Achievements related to the exercise and application of the intellect, such as academic or creative successes.

Expertise

The skill or knowledge an individual has acquired in a specific field or subject through experience, education, or training.

Intrapersonal Intelligence

The ability of an individual to understand oneself, including one's emotions, motivations, and thoughts, leading to effective self-management and personal development.

Focusing Inward

Directing attention towards one's internal state, thoughts, and feelings, often as a method of self-reflection or personal development.