Genetic Influence on IQ Scores in Twins
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What is the mean correlation between IQ scores of identical twins as per Bouchard and McGue (1981)?

  • +.86 (correct)
  • +.60
  • +.72
  • +.50

Which type of twins share about 50 per cent of their genetic makeup?

  • Fraternal twins (correct)
  • Identical twins
  • Step-siblings
  • Half-siblings

What is the mean correlation between IQ scores of fraternal twins raised in the same home?

  • +.72
  • +.60 (correct)
  • +.50
  • +.86

If heredity influences intelligence, which type of twins would be expected to have more similar IQ scores?

<p>Identical twins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of upbringing on the IQ scores of identical twins raised in different homes?

<p>+.72 correlation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which type of twins are more likely to have similar IQ scores?

<p>Identical twins raised together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mean IQ correlation for identical twins raised in different homes?

<p>.72 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what does a mean correlation of .86 indicate for identical twins raised in the same home?

<p>Identical twins raised in the same home have very similar IQs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the adoption study by Scarr & Weinberg, what was the average IQ of children who remained with their biological parents?

<p>90 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the IQ average of adopted children in the study by Scarr & Weinberg?

<p>105 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what do adoption studies indicate about intelligence?

<p>Intelligence is not determined entirely by heredity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the mean correlation for twins raised in the same home?

<p>.86 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation in IQ scores for identical twins raised separately?

<p>+.72 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compared to fraternal twins reared together, which group tends to have a higher IQ score correlation?

<p>Identical twins raised separately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mean correlation in IQ scores for siblings reared apart?

<p>+.24 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Bouchard and McGue (1981), what is the mean correlation in IQ scores for parent and child living together?

<p>+.42 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a higher correlation between biological relatives' IQ scores suggest?

<p>Greater influence of heredity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In adoption studies, what is compared in relation to the intelligence of adopted children?

<p>Biological parents and adopted parents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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