What Is the Heritability Estimate for Intelligence,according to Most Researchers

question 123

Multiple Choice

What is the heritability estimate for intelligence,according to most researchers

• A) less than 40 percent 
• B) around 50 percent 
• C) approximately 80 percent 
• D) close to 100 percent

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