Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Basic Assumption

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best captures the basic assumption of Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence?

• A)Learning to be an efficient processor of information is more important than genetic factors in determining intelligence.
• B)The society in which a person lives evaluates how intelligent that person is thought to be.
• C)Intelligence should be defined in terms of the ability to deal with abstract concepts.
• D)Assessing intelligence requires the use of paper-and-pencil tests and quantified measures.

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Definitions:

Selective Gene Expression

This describes the process by which certain genes are activated to produce a specific set of proteins in different cell types, conditions, or stages of development.

Cell Differentiation

The process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type, crucial in development and specialization of functions.

Embryo

In animals, a developing individual from first cleavage until hatching or birth; in humans, usually refers to an individual during weeks 2 to 8 of development.