The importance of environmental influences on intelligence is provided by evidence that:
a. fraternal twins have more similar intelligence test scores than ordinary siblings.
b. intellectual development of neglected children in impoverished environments is often retarded.
c. Head Start programs for disadvantaged children lead to short term improvements in intelligence test scores.
d. all the above are true.
Answer: d. all the above are true.
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