Based on Twin Studies,evidence Regarding the Influence on IQ Scores

question 75

Multiple Choice

Based on twin studies,evidence regarding the influence on IQ scores indicates that:

• A) 85% is due to genetics, and 15% is due to the environment
• B) 85% is due to the environment, and 15% is due to genetics
• C) 50% is due to genetics, and 50% is due to the environment
• D) neither genetics nor the environment is predictive of intelligence

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Definitions:

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