Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Heritability

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to the heritability of intelligence?

• A)Heritability estimates are higher for children than for adults.
• B)Heritability estimates increase with age up to at least late middle age.
• C)Heritability estimates differ for males and females.
• D)Regardless of age,heritability estimates for intelligence range from .75 to .90.

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