The Variation in Intelligence Is Determined by Many Genes,each of Which

question 9

Multiple Choice

The variation in intelligence is determined by many genes,each of which accounts for much less than 1 percent of the variation.This suggests that intelligence is

• A) not heritable.
• B) stable across the life span.
• C) determined by a growth mindset.
• D) a polygenetic trait.

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