According to Your Text, the Value of Gardner's Theory of Multiple

question 178

Multiple Choice

According to your text, the value of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences lies mainly in __________.

• A) the empirical support it has received
• B) the intuitive appeal of the underlying concept
• C) its emphasis on important abilities that have been neglected in education
• D) its focus on cases of brain damage and mental retardation and giftedness

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an individual, including all of their genes, both expressed and non-expressed.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Evolutionary Process

A sequence of events involving gradual development or change in organisms over generations through natural selection and adaptation.

5-HTTLPR

A genetic variant in the serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) associated with influences on mood, emotion, and behavior.