Peter Is Very Precocious

question 4

Multiple Choice

Peter is very precocious. At four he is already starting to read and has the vocabulary of a ten-year-old. Peter's parents are very academic. Their house is filled with books and intellectual conversation. What is the most reasonable conclusion about the source of Peter's high intelligence?

• A) He inherited the genes for high intelligence from his parents.
• B) His parents provided the stimulation needed to develop high intelligence.
• C) His intelligence resulted from an interaction of genes and environment.
• D) Either genes or the environment could be the causal factor.

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Definitions:

Physical Cause

An underlying bodily reason for a symptom or phenomenon, often contrasted with psychological explanations.

Identical Twin

Monozygotic twins who develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing 100% of their genes.

Biological Parent

The parent who contributes the genetic material to the offspring, either through natural conception or genetic contribution in assisted reproduction.

Schizophrenia

A complex, chronic mental health disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, emotions, and behavior.