Which of the Following Is Representative of Sir Francis Galton's

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is representative of Sir Francis Galton's perspective on the causes of IQ?

• A)Galton believed that intelligence was determined 50 per cent by environment and 50 per cent by genes.
• B)Galton placed a lot of stock in heredity and believed that genes significantly influenced IQ.
• C)Galton was an environmentalist and believed that social factors significantly influenced IQ.
• D)Galton believed that intelligence was a trait that changed significantly over time.

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Definitions:

Attitude

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating an entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Imitate Behaviour

The action of copying or reproducing someone else's actions, gestures, or expressions, often to learn or fit in.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by the subconscious mind, which influences behavior without conscious awareness.

Selective Learning

The process by which individuals focus on and learn from specific aspects of their environment while ignoring others.