Regarding Intelligence,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 232

Multiple Choice

Regarding intelligence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Genes are fixed at birth.
• B) There is probably no limit to how far down intelligence can go in an extremely poor environment.
• C) Heredity does seem to impose upper limits on IQ, even under ideal conditions.
• D) Most psychologists believe that education and training are not major factors in intelligence.

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Definitions:

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Arousal

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