The heritability index for intelligence is approximately .50, meaning that:
A) genetic factors are 50% more important than environmental factors in determining intelligence.
B) parents with above-average intelligence have a 50% chance of producing a child with above-average intelligence.
C) about half of the variability in intelligence scores in the population can be attributed to environmental factors.
D) intelligence is completely the result of genes for 50% of people.
C) about half of the variability in intelligence scores in the population can be attributed to environmental factors.
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a. can be (but are not always); can dictate both negatives and positives (what not to do as well as what to do) b. can be (but are not always); only dictate positives (what to do) c. are always; can dictate both negatives and positives (what not to do as well as what to do) d. are always; only dictate positives (what to do)
According to the DSM, one of the features of hallucinogen intoxication is a. psychomotor agitation
b. gastrointestinal disturbances. c. dry mouth. d. blurring of vision.
In the great majority of families, what are conflicts between parents and children generally about?
A) Everyday issues, such as chores B) Problems with teachers C) Relationships with peers D) Work
In order to gauge whether he had studied long enough for his psychology exam, Markus texted two of his classmates to ask them how long they had spent reviewing material. Markus is engaging in
a. impression management. b. self-handicapping. c. a self-protective behavior. d. social comparison.