Which of the Following Questions Best Summarizes the Modern Version

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions best summarizes the modern version of the nature/nurture question about intelligence?

• A) Is intelligence primarily determined by genetics?
• B) Is intelligence primarily determined by the environment?
• C) To what extent do genes and the environment overlap in their effects?
• D) What roles do genes and the environment play in intelligence?

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Definitions:

Anhedonia

A condition characterized by the reduced ability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable, often associated with depression.

Reward System

A group of neural structures responsible for pleasure, learning processes, and motivation.

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; testosterone is the most well-known androgen.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that attempts to explain mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, i.e., as the functional products of natural selection.