Asked by Emanuel Lazaro on Jun 05, 2024

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Which piece of evidence,if it existed,would rule out environmental influences on intelligence

A)  Fraternal twins have different IQs from one another. 
B)  Adopted children have very different IQs from their adoptive parents. 
C)  Identical twins always have identical IQs. 
D)  Children with different diets also have different IQs.

Environmental Influences

The effects of surrounding environmental aspects on individuals' behavior, development, and well-being, emphasizing the impact of context.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, understanding, problem-solving, and adapting to new situations.

Fraternal Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, genetically similar like regular siblings.

  • Become aware of the impact that environmental situations, ranging from deprivation to prosperity, have on cognitive abilities.
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Myeisha DavenportJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
If identical twins always have identical IQs, it would suggest that genetics is the primary factor in intelligence and rule out environmental influences.