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:

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of words, through gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

Social Perception

The process by which humans interpret and understand the social world, including the actions and intentions of others.

Social Investigation

The process of examining social behaviors, structures, and patterns within a society to understand, describe, and potentially address societal issues.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to inherent personality traits rather than to external situational factors.