The Heritability Coefficient of Intelligence Is Lower in Children from Low-Income

question 30

True/False

The heritability coefficient of intelligence is lower in children from low-income families than it is in children from high-income families.

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Definitions:

Socioeconomic Class

A division of a society based on social and economic status, often influencing access to resources and opportunities.

Mild Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by slightly below-average intellectual functioning, along with difficulties in adaptive behaviors such as daily living skills.

Intellectual Disability

A disability characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, manifesting before the age of 18.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests.