How much can environment alter intelligence? In one study, striking increases in IQ occurred in 25 children who were moved from an orphanage to more stimulating environments. The children, who were all considered mentally retarded and unadoptable, were moved to an institution where they received personal attention from adults. Later, these supposedly retarded children were adopted by parents who
gave them love, a family, and a stimulating home environment. The children gained an average of 29 IQ points. For one child, the increase was an amazing 58 points. A second group of initially less "retarded" children, who stayed in the orphanage, lost an average of 26 IQ points. Other encouraging results can be found in early childhood education programs, which provide stimulating intellectual experiences for disadvantaged children. In one study, children from low-income families were given enriched environments from early infancy through preschool. By age 2 their IQ scores were already higher than those in a control group. More important, they were still 5 points higher 7 years later. High-quality enrichment programs such as Head Start can prevent children from falling behind in school. A particularly striking environmental effect is the fact that 14 nations have shown average IQ gains of from 5 to 25 points during the last 30 years. These IQ boosts, averaging 15 points, occurred in far too short a time for genetics to explain them. It is more likely that the gains reflect environmental forces, such as improved education, nutrition, and living in a technologically complex society. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an environmental factor that affects IQ?
a. good nutrition
b. pollution
c. improved technology
d. better education
B
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What will be an ideal response?
The Heyward-Washington House, mentioned in DuBose’s novel, was once owned by a signer of the declaration of independence; however, it had become a slum by the time it was turned over to the Charleston Museum.
Select the letter of the choice that correctly uses capitalization and/or italics. A) House B) Declaration of Independence C) Charleston museum D) no change
_________________________ violation or abuse of a law or a right
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Read the segment of a poem by Nicanor Parra, then answer the questions in complete sentences in Spanish.
«Epitafio», de Nicanor Parra De estatura mediana,a con una vozb ni delgada ni gruesa,c hijo mayor de un profesor primariod y de una modista de trastienda;e flaco de nacimiento aunque devoto de la buena mesa;h […]