Peter Is a 4-Year-Old Who Can Already Read and Has

question 61

Multiple Choice

Peter is a 4-year-old who can already read and has the vocabulary of a 10-year-old.His parents also love to read,so his house is filled with books.What is the most reasonable conclusion about the source of Peter's high intelligence?

• A) He inherited genes for high intelligence from his parents.
• B) His parents provided the stimulating environment needed to develop his intelligence.
• C) His intelligence resulted from an interaction of both genes and environment.
• D) Neither genes nor the environment are the cause of his high intelligence.

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