Which evidence BEST demonstrates an environmental impact on intelligence?

A. A high correlation between the IQ scores of identical twins
B. A low correlation between the IQ scores of strangers
C. The rapid increase in average WISC scores seen during the past 25 years
D. The stability of WISC scores seen during the past 25 years


Answer: C

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