Which of the Following Is Representative of Sir Francis Galton's

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is representative of Sir Francis Galton's perspective on the causes of IQ?

• A)Galton believed that intelligence was a trait that changed significantly over time.
• B)Galton believed that intelligence was determined 50 percent by environment and 50 percent by genes.
• C)Galton was an environmentalist and believed that social factors significantly influenced IQ.
• D)Galton was a hereditarian and believed that genes significantly influenced IQ.

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