Question

instructions: read the question carefully and select the best answer. which idea is best supported by both point and counterpoint texts? a. a person can, and should, choose how intelligent they become. b. the intelligence of an individual is determined much in the same way as an individuals height. c. an individuals intelligence is determined by both their genetics and their environment. d. siblings raised in different homes with different guardians will develop different iqs.

Explanation:

The nature - nurture debate in intelligence is well - known. Option C combines the two main factors (genetics and environment) that influence intelligence, which is a widely - accepted view. Option A is about personal choice in intelligence development which is not a mainstream view. Option B is incorrect as intelligence is not determined in the same way as height. Option D about siblings in different homes mainly focuses on environment but doesn't mention genetics as comprehensively as Option C.

Answer:

C. An individual's intelligence is determined by both their genetics and their environment.