Assume That Intelligence Is Determined More by Genetics Than Environment

question 165

Multiple Choice

Assume that intelligence is determined more by genetics than environment.If that were the case,which of the following statements would be correct?

• A)Fraternal twins Bob and Barry would be more similar in their IQ scores than identical twins Tim and Tom.
• B)Identical twins Tim and Tom would be more similar in their IQ scores than fraternal twins Bob and Barry.
• C)Identical twins Tim and Tom would be just as similar in their IQ scores as fraternal twins Bob and Barry.
• D)Adopted children Mark and Mac would be more similar in IQ scores to their adoptive parents than to their biological parents.

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Definitions:

Counterattitudinal Behavior

Acting in a way that contradicts one's own beliefs or attitudes.

Free-Choice Paradigm

A methodological approach in psychology research where participants are given the freedom to choose between different options, aiming to reveal their preferences and attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological distress felt by someone who simultaneously maintains two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Weak External Justification

A term in social psychology that describes a scenario where there is insufficient external reason for an individual to perform an action, leading to internal justification and attitude change.