Which of the following best describes how contemporary psychology views the mind?

a. Sam was just born smart, though no one else in his family seems to share his intelligence.
b. Sam must have gotten the “smart gene” from his mother: He never studies but gets good grades.
c. Sam was sent to the best schools and thus became a highly intelligent individual.
d. Sam was alert and responsive as a baby, studied diligently in school, and was admitted to a top-ranked college.


ANSWER: d

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