Intelligence: Nature vs. Nurture

What is the main argument regarding childhood IQ?

• Childhood IQ is fixed and cannot be changed.

• Childhood IQ is not fixed and can be influenced by the environment.

• Genetics solely determine a child's IQ.

• IQ is irrelevant to personal success.

Which study shows intelligence can be improved by environment?

• A study on identical twins.

• A study on brothers raised in different families.

• A study on children who received high-quality day care.

• A study on children who played video games.

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What is the Flynn Effect?

• The idea that intelligence is solely determined by genetics.

• The observation that IQ scores have been increasing over time.

• The theory that intelligence cannot be changed after childhood.

• The belief that visual images do not affect intelligence.

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What role does socioeconomic status play in intelligence?

• It has no effect on intelligence.

• It has a strong effect on intelligence.

• It only affects intelligence in adulthood.

• It is less important than genetics.

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What does the text suggest about the relationship between intelligence and personal success?

• Intelligence has no correlation with personal success.

• Intelligence is negatively correlated with personal success.

• Intelligence is positively correlated with personal success.

• Intelligence is only correlated with academic success.

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What example challenges the idea that intelligence is fixed at birth?

• The rapid development of technology.

• Einstein's early life and educational challenges.

• The success of video game players.

• The achievements of identical twins.

What does the text imply about intelligence development in disadvantaged children?

• It is impossible to improve their intelligence.

• They can achieve higher intelligence with enriching opportunities.

• Their intelligence is solely determined by genetics.

• They do not benefit from educational experiences.

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What is the significance of the research on adopted children?

• It shows that adopted children have lower IQs than biological children.

• It indicates that environment can influence IQ.

• It proves that genetics are the only factor in determining IQ.

• It suggests that adoption has no effect on intelligence.

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