Which Is the Best Summary Statement to Characterize the Heritability

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which is the best summary statement to characterize the heritability of intelligence?

• A)Environmental factors only minimally affect intelligence.
• B)Genetic factors only minimally affect intelligence.
• C)Genetic factors account for about half of the variation in intelligence test scores among individuals.
• D)Genetic factors account for about 90% of the variation in intelligence test scores among individuals.

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