Your Friends Andre and Mia Are Both Above Average in Intelligence

question 29

Essay

Your friends Andre and Mia are both above average in intelligence and they are concerned that their new daughter Diane will be intelligent also. They want to know what they can do to shape Diane's environment to increase the chances that she will be above average in intelligence. What can you tell them about the effects of heredity and environment on intelligence?

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Definitions:

Overeating

Consuming food in quantities larger than the body's energy requirements, often leading to weight gain and potential health issues.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetics, and often having very similar appearances.

State Of Tension

A psychological or physical condition resulting from the presence of conflicting or unmet needs or desires.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy balance around a genetically predetermined 'set point.'