A High Correlation Between the IQs of Adopted Children and the IQs

question 147

Multiple Choice

A high correlation between the IQs of adopted children and the IQs of their biological mothers would support the ________ view of intelligence. A high correlation between the IQs of adopted children and their adoptive mothers would support the ________ view of intelligence.

• A) nature; nurture
• B) nature; nature
• C) nurture; nurture
• D) nurture; nature

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Definitions:

Positive

Characterized by the presence rather than absence of distinguishing features.

Peptide Hormones

Biomolecules that act as signaling molecules in the body, composed of short chains of amino acids.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as building blocks for life.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins on cell surfaces or within cells that bind to specific substances, triggering a cellular response.