Asked by Angie Fernandez on Jul 20, 2024

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What would constitute the strongest evidence for environmental influence in intelligence,if they were very similar

A)  identical twins reared together 
B)  adopted children and their biological parents 
C)  adopted children and their adoptive parents 
D)  parents and their biological children

Environmental Influence

Factors external to the individual, such as social, cultural, and physical environments, that impact behaviors, attitudes, and development.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire knowledge, think abstractly, understand complex ideas, learn from experience, adapt to new situations, and solve problems.

  • Understand the potential for environmental influence on intelligence through research findings.
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ARETHA ALFORDJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
If adopted children and their adoptive parents have similar intelligence levels, it would suggest that environmental factors such as upbringing, education, and opportunities have more influence on intelligence than genetics. This is because the adopted children do not share genetic similarities with their adoptive parents, so any similarities in intelligence cannot be attributed to genetics.