Which of the Following Is NOT True with Regard to Biological

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to biological and genetic factors and intelligence?

• A)The volume of gray matter in the brain is correlated with intelligence.
• B)The IQ of adopted children correlates more highly with their biological parents than their adoptive parents.
• C)Monozygotic twins raised apart are more similar to each other in IQ than dizygotic twins raised together.
• D)Scores of dizygotic twins are more highly correlated with each other than those of monozygotic twins.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A temporary storage system in the brain for holding a small amount of information in an easily accessible state for a short period.

Engrams

Hypothetical physical or biochemical changes in the brain that represent memories.

Memory Span

The number of items, usually words or numbers, that a person can retain and recall in correct order.

Memory Span

The capacity to hold a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period.