Which of the following is a crucial determinant of a person's intellectual development?

A) Giftedness
B) Creativity
C) Heredity
D) Plasticity

Heredity

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to their offspring, affecting traits such as height, eye color, and susceptibility to certain diseases.

Intellectual Development

The progress of cognitive abilities such as thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and information processing over the lifecycle.

Giftedness

Characteristics referring to individuals, particularly children, who exhibit exceptional levels of aptitude or competence in one or more domains.