Which of the Following Observations Provides the BEST Evidence That

question 204

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations provides the BEST evidence that intelligence test scores are influenced by heredity?

• A) Japanese children have higher average intelligence scores than do American children.
• B) Identical twins raised together are more similar in their intelligence scores than identical twins raised separately.
• C) The intelligence scores of children are positively correlated with the intelligence scores of their parents.
• D) Identical twins reared separately are more similar in their intelligence scores than fraternal twins raised together.

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Definitions:

Gene

A basic unit of heredity, made up of DNA, that contains the information necessary to build and maintain an organism's cells and pass genetic traits to offspring.

Gender Roles

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Theoretical Approaches

denote the broad frameworks or perspectives in academic disciplines used to conceptualize research, interpret data, and derive insights.

Synaptic Pruning

The process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.