Regarding the Effects of Nature and Nurture in Intelligence, Which

question 69

Multiple Choice

Regarding the effects of nature and nurture in intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Heritability estimates of intelligence range from 50 to 75 percent.
• B)Home environments emphasizing verbal interaction and reading can influence children's intellectual development.
• C)Twin and adoptee studies provide strong evidence for the influence of genetics on intelligence.
• D)Genetic and environmental factors interact in complex ways in shaping intelligence.
• E)Heredity influences intelligence in infancy and childhood, but not during adolescence and adulthood.

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Definitions:

Soleus

A powerful muscle in the lower leg that is involved in standing and walking; it runs from just below the knee to the heel.

Extensor Digitorum Longus

A muscle in the leg that helps to extend the toes and dorsiflex the foot.

Orbicularis Oris

A complex of muscles in the lips that encircles the mouth, controlling movements such as closing and puckering.

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek that compresses the cheek against the teeth and aids in chewing.