Question

instructions: read the question carefully and select the best answer. which of the following selections best states a central idea of the point essay? a. intelligence is entirely determined by the intelligence of one’s parents. b. intelligence is determined primarily by how much money one’s family has, and secondarily by how many books are in one’s house during formative years. c. intelligence is inherited in one’s genetic makeup, and is only slightly affected by one’s environment. d. because intelligence is fixed at birth, it is dangerous to try to hold unintelligent people to a high standard, as it will discourage them. best: fl - ela.k12.ee.2.1, fl - ela.k12.ee.3.1

Explanation:

Intelligence is a complex trait influenced by both genetics and environment. None of the extreme views (entirely genetic or entirely environmental - related to family money or parental intelligence) are correct. Intelligence is a combination of genetic makeup and environmental factors, but it's not fixed at birth.

Answer:

None of the above options accurately represent the central idea about intelligence as intelligence is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors in a more balanced way than what these options suggest.